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