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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.54, 1,398.20 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.54, 1,398.20 and 733.32 is: 1,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.54 : 1,398.20 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.54/1,398.20 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.54x = 1,398.20 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.54x = 1,025,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,328.02/1,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.63

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