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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.48, 1,520.64 and 797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.48, 1,520.64 and 797.52 is: 1,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.48 : 1,520.64 = 797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.48/1,520.64 = 797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.48x = 1,520.64 × 797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.48x = 1,212,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,740.81/1,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.43

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