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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,522.08 and 527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,522.08 and 527.84 is: 791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,522.08 = 527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,522.08 = 527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,522.08 × 527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 803,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,414.71/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.98

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