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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.14, 1,518.08 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.14, 1,518.08 and 915.94 is: 1,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.14 : 1,518.08 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.14/1,518.08 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.14x = 1,518.08 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.14x = 1,390,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,462.60/1,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.44

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