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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.13, 1,516.39 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.13, 1,516.39 and 524.12 is: 786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.13 : 1,516.39 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.13/1,516.39 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.13x = 1,516.39 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.13x = 794,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,761.43/1,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.02

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