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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.80, 1,520.66 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.80, 1,520.66 and 704.76 is: 1,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.80 : 1,520.66 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.80/1,520.66 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.80x = 1,520.66 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.80x = 1,071,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,700.34/1,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.11

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