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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.66, 1,520.52 and 876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.66, 1,520.52 and 876.32 is: 1,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.66 : 1,520.52 = 876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.66/1,520.52 = 876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.66x = 1,520.52 × 876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.66x = 1,332,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,462.09/1,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.51

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