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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.24, 1,520.28 and 550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.24, 1,520.28 and 550.46 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.24 : 1,520.28 = 550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.24/1,520.28 = 550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.24x = 1,520.28 × 550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.24x = 836,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,853.33/1,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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