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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.72, 1,522.68 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.72, 1,522.68 and 527.94 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.72 : 1,522.68 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.72/1,522.68 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.72x = 1,522.68 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.72x = 803,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,883.68/1,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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