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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.87, 1,522.68 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.87, 1,522.68 and 527.61 is: 791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.87 : 1,522.68 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.87/1,522.68 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.87x = 1,522.68 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.87x = 803,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,381.19/1,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.61

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