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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.10, 1,515.21 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.10, 1,515.21 and 524.10 is: 786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.10 : 1,515.21 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.10/1,515.21 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.10x = 1,515.21 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.10x = 794,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,121.56/1,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.18

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