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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.96, 1,521.52 and 526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.96, 1,521.52 and 526.53 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.96 : 1,521.52 = 526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.96/1,521.52 = 526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.96x = 1,521.52 × 526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.96x = 801,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,125.93/1,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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