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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.17, 1,516.44 and 522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.17, 1,516.44 and 522.74 is: 783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.17 : 1,516.44 = 522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.17/1,516.44 = 522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.17x = 1,516.44 × 522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.17x = 792,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,703.85/1,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.95

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