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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.65, 1,511.24 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.65, 1,511.24 and 522.03 is: 781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.65 : 1,511.24 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.65/1,511.24 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.65x = 1,511.24 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.65x = 788,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,910.01/1,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.37

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