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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,521.19 and 648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,521.19 and 648.74 is: 973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,521.19 = 648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,521.19 = 648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,521.19 × 648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 986,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,856.80/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.52

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