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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.46, 1,524.58 and 773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.46, 1,524.58 and 773.24 is: 1,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.46 : 1,524.58 = 773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.46/1,524.58 = 773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.46x = 1,524.58 × 773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.46x = 1,178,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,866.24/1,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.64

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