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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.03, 1,518.33 and 740.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.03, 1,518.33 and 740.27 is: 1,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.03 : 1,518.33 = 740.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.03/1,518.33 = 740.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.03x = 1,518.33 × 740.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.03x = 1,123,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,974.15/1,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.52

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