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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.92, 1,520.16 and 526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.92, 1,520.16 and 526.48 is: 789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.92 : 1,520.16 = 526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.92/1,520.16 = 526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.92x = 1,520.16 × 526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.92x = 800,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,333.84/1,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.35

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