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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.94, 1,521.13 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.94, 1,521.13 and 575.40 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.94 : 1,521.13 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.94/1,521.13 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.94x = 1,521.13 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.94x = 875,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,258.20/1,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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