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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.19, 1,519.80 and 668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.19, 1,519.80 and 668.73 is: 1,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.19 : 1,519.80 = 668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.19/1,519.80 = 668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.19x = 1,519.80 × 668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.19x = 1,016,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,335.85/1,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.10

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