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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.18, 1,398.89 and 620.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.18, 1,398.89 and 620.47 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.18 : 1,398.89 = 620.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.18/1,398.89 = 620.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.18x = 1,398.89 × 620.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.18x = 867,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,969.28/1,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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