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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.12, 1,521.28 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.12, 1,521.28 and 630.08 is: 946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.12 : 1,521.28 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.12/1,521.28 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.12x = 1,521.28 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.12x = 958,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,528.10/1,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.12

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