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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.10, 1,514.74 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.10, 1,514.74 and 522.02 is: 783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.10 : 1,514.74 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.10/1,514.74 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.10x = 1,514.74 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.10x = 790,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,724.57/1,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.59

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