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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.84, 1,524.06 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.84, 1,524.06 and 530.76 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.84 : 1,524.06 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.84/1,524.06 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.84x = 1,524.06 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.84x = 808,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,910.09/1,017.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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