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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.60, 1,415.80 and 1,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.60, 1,415.80 and 1,013.60 is: 1,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.60 : 1,415.80 = 1,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.60/1,415.80 = 1,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.60x = 1,415.80 × 1,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.60x = 1,435,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,054.88/1,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.80

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