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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.53, 1,520.39 and 526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.53, 1,520.39 and 526.45 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.53 : 1,520.39 = 526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.53/1,520.39 = 526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.53x = 1,520.39 × 526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.53x = 800,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,409.32/1,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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