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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.66, 1,522.59 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.66, 1,522.59 and 552.44 is: 828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.66 : 1,522.59 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.66/1,522.59 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.66x = 1,522.59 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.66x = 841,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,139.62/1,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.99

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