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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.95, 1,513.31 and 735.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.95, 1,513.31 and 735.57 is: 1,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.95 : 1,513.31 = 735.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.95/1,513.31 = 735.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.95x = 1,513.31 × 735.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.95x = 1,113,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,141.76/1,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.27

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