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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.62, 1,518.03 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.62, 1,518.03 and 525.02 is: 787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.62 : 1,518.03 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.62/1,518.03 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.62x = 1,518.03 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.62x = 796,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,988.52/1,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.83

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