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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 2,062.65 and 1,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 2,062.65 and 1,010.60 is: 1,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 2,062.65 = 1,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/2,062.65 = 1,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 2,062.65 × 1,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 2,084,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,514.09/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.90

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