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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.96, 1,520.02 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.96, 1,520.02 and 525.53 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.96 : 1,520.02 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.96/1,520.02 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.96x = 1,520.02 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.96x = 798,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,812.02/1,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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