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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.96, 1,520.30 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.96, 1,520.30 and 526.52 is: 788.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.96 : 1,520.30 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.96/1,520.30 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.96x = 1,520.30 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.96x = 800,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,468.36/1,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.67

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