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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.86, 1,522.88 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.86, 1,522.88 and 528.34 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.86 : 1,522.88 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.86/1,522.88 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.86x = 1,522.88 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.86x = 804,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,598.42/1,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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