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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.85, 1,515.68 and 523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.85, 1,515.68 and 523.24 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.85 : 1,515.68 = 523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.85/1,515.68 = 523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.85x = 1,515.68 × 523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.85x = 793,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,054.21/1,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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