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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.96, 1,521.48 and 861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.96, 1,521.48 and 861.68 is: 1,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.96 : 1,521.48 = 861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.96/1,521.48 = 861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.96x = 1,521.48 × 861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.96x = 1,311,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,028.89/1,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.98

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