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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.64, 1,523.20 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.64, 1,523.20 and 551.76 is: 829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.64 : 1,523.20 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.64/1,523.20 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.64x = 1,523.20 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.64x = 840,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,433.22/1,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.13

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