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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.74, 1,526.62 and 529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.74, 1,526.62 and 529.78 is: 794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.74 : 1,526.62 = 529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.74/1,526.62 = 529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.74x = 1,526.62 × 529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.74x = 808,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,772.74/1,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.68

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