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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.51, 1,523.01 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.51, 1,523.01 and 551.63 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.51 : 1,523.01 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.51/1,523.01 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.51x = 1,523.01 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.51x = 840,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,138.01/1,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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