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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.15, 1,516.48 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.15, 1,516.48 and 525.53 is: 786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.15 : 1,516.48 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.15/1,516.48 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.15x = 1,516.48 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.15x = 796,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,955.73/1,013.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.61

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