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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.21, 1,520.37 and 551.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.21, 1,520.37 and 551.31 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.21 : 1,520.37 = 551.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.21/1,520.37 = 551.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.21x = 1,520.37 × 551.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.21x = 838,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,195.18/1,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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