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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.16, 1,519.86 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.16, 1,519.86 and 647.58 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.16 : 1,519.86 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.16/1,519.86 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.16x = 1,519.86 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.16x = 984,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,230.94/1,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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