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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.80, 1,520.93 and 795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.80, 1,520.93 and 795.10 is: 1,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.80 : 1,520.93 = 795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.80/1,520.93 = 795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.80x = 1,520.93 × 795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.80x = 1,209,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,291.44/1,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.83

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