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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.50, 1,512.41 and 904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.50, 1,512.41 and 904.15 is: 1,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.50 : 1,512.41 = 904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.50/1,512.41 = 904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.50x = 1,512.41 × 904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.50x = 1,367,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,445.50/1,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.23

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