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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.10, 1,519.23 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.10, 1,519.23 and 525.02 is: 788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.10 : 1,519.23 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.10/1,519.23 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.10x = 1,519.23 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.10x = 797,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,626.13/1,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.09

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