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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.83, 1,523.04 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.83, 1,523.04 and 875.43 is: 1,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.83 : 1,523.04 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.83/1,523.04 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.83x = 1,523.04 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.83x = 1,333,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,311.62/1,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.13

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