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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.15, 1,522.80 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.15, 1,522.80 and 529.54 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.15 : 1,522.80 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.15/1,522.80 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.15x = 1,522.80 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.15x = 806,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,379.71/1,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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