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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.22, 1,510.68 and 1,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.22, 1,510.68 and 1,003.14 is: 1,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.22 : 1,510.68 = 1,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.22/1,510.68 = 1,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.22x = 1,510.68 × 1,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.22x = 1,515,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,423.54/1,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.65

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