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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.13, 1,513.50 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.13, 1,513.50 and 808.08 is: 1,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.13 : 1,513.50 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.13/1,513.50 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.13x = 1,513.50 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.13x = 1,223,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,029.08/1,013.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.18

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