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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,518.51 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,518.51 and 525.44 is: 787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,518.51 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,518.51 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,518.51 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 797,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,891.66/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.60

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