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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.16, 1,515.10 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.16, 1,515.10 and 522.60 is: 784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.16 : 1,515.10 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.16/1,515.10 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.16x = 1,515.10 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.16x = 791,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,791.26/1,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.60

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