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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.97, 1,520.27 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.97, 1,520.27 and 526.16 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.97 : 1,520.27 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.97/1,520.27 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.97x = 1,520.27 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.97x = 799,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,895.03/1,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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