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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.12, 1,517.72 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.12, 1,517.72 and 524.04 is: 786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.12 : 1,517.72 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.12/1,517.72 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.12x = 1,517.72 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.12x = 795,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,345.99/1,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.60

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