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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.48, 1,512.31 and 904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.48, 1,512.31 and 904.52 is: 1,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.48 : 1,512.31 = 904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.48/1,512.31 = 904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.48x = 1,512.31 × 904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.48x = 1,367,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,914.64/1,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.72

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