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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,519.65 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,519.65 and 648.10 is: 972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,519.65 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,519.65 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,519.65 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 984,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,885.17/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.23

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