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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.76, 1,519.44 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.76, 1,519.44 and 526.16 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.76 : 1,519.44 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.76/1,519.44 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.76x = 1,519.44 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.76x = 799,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,468.55/1,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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