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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.84, 1,525.32 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.84, 1,525.32 and 505.20 is: 757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.84 : 1,525.32 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.84/1,525.32 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.84x = 1,525.32 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.84x = 770,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,591.66/1,017.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.09

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