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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.16, 1,524.06 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.16, 1,524.06 and 1,004.52 is: 1,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.16 : 1,524.06 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.16/1,524.06 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.16x = 1,524.06 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.16x = 1,530,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,948.75/1,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.06

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