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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.34, 1,520.48 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.34, 1,520.48 and 526.12 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.34 : 1,520.48 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.34/1,520.48 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.34x = 1,520.48 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.34x = 799,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,954.94/1,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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