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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.02, 1,524.51 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.02, 1,524.51 and 811.94 is: 1,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.02 : 1,524.51 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.02/1,524.51 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.02x = 1,524.51 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.02x = 1,237,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,810.65/1,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.10

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