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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.88, 1,514.70 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.88, 1,514.70 and 524.88 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.88 : 1,514.70 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.88/1,514.70 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.88x = 1,514.70 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.88x = 795,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,035.74/1,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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