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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.51, 1,523.74 and 552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.51, 1,523.74 and 552.74 is: 829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.51 : 1,523.74 = 552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.51/1,523.74 = 552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.51x = 1,523.74 × 552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.51x = 842,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,232.05/1,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.37

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