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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.74, 1,521.19 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.74, 1,521.19 and 528.13 is: 791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.74 : 1,521.19 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.74/1,521.19 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.74x = 1,521.19 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.74x = 803,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,386.07/1,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.72

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