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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.74, 1,525.38 and 524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.74, 1,525.38 and 524.38 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.74 : 1,525.38 = 524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.74/1,525.38 = 524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.74x = 1,525.38 × 524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.74x = 799,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,875.93/1,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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