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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.87, 1,521.59 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.87, 1,521.59 and 754.47 is: 1,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.87 : 1,521.59 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.87/1,521.59 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.87x = 1,521.59 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.87x = 1,147,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,990.23/1,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.28

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