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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.70, 1,521.26 and 613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.70, 1,521.26 and 613.68 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.70 : 1,521.26 = 613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.70/1,521.26 = 613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.70x = 1,521.26 × 613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.70x = 933,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,558.64/1,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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