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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.53 and 521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.53 and 521.91 is: 782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.11 : 1,513.53 = 521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.11/1,513.53 = 521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.11x = 1,513.53 × 521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.11x = 789,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,926.44/1,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.80

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