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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.23, 1,514.36 and 522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.23, 1,514.36 and 522.17 is: 783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.23 : 1,514.36 = 522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.23/1,514.36 = 522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.23x = 1,514.36 × 522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.23x = 790,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,753.36/1,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.52

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