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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.36, 1,526.65 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.36, 1,526.65 and 530.55 is: 796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.36 : 1,526.65 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.36/1,526.65 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.36x = 1,526.65 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.36x = 809,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,962.83/1,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.14

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