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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,520.40 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,520.40 and 526.44 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,520.40 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,520.40 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,520.40 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 800,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,399.38/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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