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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.15, 1,580.85 and 1,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.15, 1,580.85 and 1,013.42 is: 1,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.15 : 1,580.85 = 1,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.15/1,580.85 = 1,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.15x = 1,580.85 × 1,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.15x = 1,602,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,065.01/1,148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.34

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