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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.66, 1,522 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.66, 1,522 and 527.44 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.66 : 1,522 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.66/1,522 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.66x = 1,522 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.66x = 802,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,763.68/1,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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