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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.65, 1,515.73 and 525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.65, 1,515.73 and 525.03 is: 785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.65 : 1,515.73 = 525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.65/1,515.73 = 525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.65x = 1,515.73 × 525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.65x = 795,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,803.72/1,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.86

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