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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.55, 1,519.76 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.55, 1,519.76 and 525.94 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.55 : 1,519.76 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.55/1,519.76 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.55x = 1,519.76 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.55x = 799,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,300.09/1,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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