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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.62, 1,519.58 and 738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.62, 1,519.58 and 738.03 is: 1,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.62 : 1,519.58 = 738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.62/1,519.58 = 738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.62x = 1,519.58 × 738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.62x = 1,121,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,495.63/1,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.52

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