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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.95, 1,554.46 and 1,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.95, 1,554.46 and 1,013.70 is: 1,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.95 : 1,554.46 = 1,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.95/1,554.46 = 1,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.95x = 1,554.46 × 1,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.95x = 1,575,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,756.10/1,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.31

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