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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.73, 1,520.64 and 738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.73, 1,520.64 and 738.51 is: 1,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.73 : 1,520.64 = 738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.73/1,520.64 = 738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.73x = 1,520.64 × 738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.73x = 1,123,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,007.85/1,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.80

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