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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.14, 1,519.53 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.14, 1,519.53 and 525.54 is: 788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.14 : 1,519.53 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.14/1,519.53 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.14x = 1,519.53 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.14x = 798,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,566.20/1,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.99

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