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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.43, 1,520.97 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.43, 1,520.97 and 526.62 is: 790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.43 : 1,520.97 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.43/1,520.97 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.43x = 1,520.97 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.43x = 800,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,973.22/1,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.36

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