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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.47, 1,518.01 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.47, 1,518.01 and 524.66 is: 787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.47 : 1,518.01 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.47/1,518.01 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.47x = 1,518.01 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.47x = 796,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,430.22/1,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.40

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