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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.66, 1,514.35 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.66, 1,514.35 and 522.10 is: 783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.66 : 1,514.35 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.66/1,514.35 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.66x = 1,514.35 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.66x = 790,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,642.14/1,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.85

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