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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.35, 1,517.15 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.35, 1,517.15 and 525.74 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.35 : 1,517.15 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.35/1,517.15 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.35x = 1,517.15 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.35x = 797,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,631.55/1,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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