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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,518.36 and 700.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,518.36 and 700.47 is: 1,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,518.36 = 700.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,518.36 = 700.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,518.36 × 700.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 1,063,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,565.63/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.32

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