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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.26, 1,524.95 and 529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.26, 1,524.95 and 529.73 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.26 : 1,524.95 = 529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.26/1,524.95 = 529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.26x = 1,524.95 × 529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.26x = 807,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,809.11/1,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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