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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,522.70 and 831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,522.70 and 831.92 is: 1,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,522.70 = 831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,522.70 = 831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,522.70 × 831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 1,266,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,764.58/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.58

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