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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.12, 1,518.96 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.12, 1,518.96 and 527.64 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.12 : 1,518.96 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.12/1,518.96 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.12x = 1,518.96 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.12x = 801,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,464.05/1,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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