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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.84, 1,518.96 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.84, 1,518.96 and 526.40 is: 788.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.84 : 1,518.96 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.84/1,518.96 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.84x = 1,518.96 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.84x = 799,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,580.54/1,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.67

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