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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.10, 1,568.99 and 1,013.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.10, 1,568.99 and 1,013.78 is: 1,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.10 : 1,568.99 = 1,013.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.10/1,568.99 = 1,013.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.10x = 1,568.99 × 1,013.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.10x = 1,590,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,617.14/1,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.73

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