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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.75, 1,999.96 and 1,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.75, 1,999.96 and 1,010.75 is: 1,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.75 : 1,999.96 = 1,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.75/1,999.96 = 1,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.75x = 1,999.96 × 1,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.75x = 2,021,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,459.57/1,334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.49

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