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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,515.51 and 752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,515.51 and 752.90 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,515.51 = 752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,515.51 = 752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,515.51 × 752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 1,141,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,027.48/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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