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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.57, 1,400.04 and 748.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.57, 1,400.04 and 748.55 is: 1,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.57 : 1,400.04 = 748.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.57/1,400.04 = 748.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.57x = 1,400.04 × 748.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.57x = 1,047,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,991.07/1,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.97

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