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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.26, 1,517.30 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.26, 1,517.30 and 524.45 is: 786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.26 : 1,517.30 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.26/1,517.30 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.26x = 1,517.30 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.26x = 795,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,747.99/1,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.89

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