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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013, 1,513.64 and 805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013, 1,513.64 and 805.40 is: 1,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013 : 1,513.64 = 805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013/1,513.64 = 805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013x = 1,513.64 × 805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013x = 1,219,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,085.66/1,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.44

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