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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.03, 1,518.30 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.03, 1,518.30 and 526.10 is: 787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.03 : 1,518.30 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.03/1,518.30 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.03x = 1,518.30 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.03x = 798,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,770.04/1,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.72

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