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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.51, 1,802.50 and 1,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.51, 1,802.50 and 1,013.26 is: 1,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.51 : 1,802.50 = 1,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.51/1,802.50 = 1,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.51x = 1,802.50 × 1,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.51x = 1,826,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,401.15/1,308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.79

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