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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.65, 1,518.73 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.65, 1,518.73 and 527.03 is: 788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.65 : 1,518.73 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.65/1,518.73 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.65x = 1,518.73 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.65x = 800,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,416.27/1,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.86

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