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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.47, 1,520.70 and 520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.47, 1,520.70 and 520.87 is: 780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.47 : 1,520.70 = 520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.47/1,520.70 = 520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.47x = 1,520.70 × 520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.47x = 792,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,087.01/1,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.79

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