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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.31, 1,509.92 and 904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.31, 1,509.92 and 904.26 is: 1,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.31 : 1,509.92 = 904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.31/1,509.92 = 904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.31x = 1,509.92 × 904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.31x = 1,365,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,360.26/1,013.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.43

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