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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.01, 1,527.30 and 524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.01, 1,527.30 and 524.78 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.01 : 1,527.30 = 524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.01/1,527.30 = 524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.01x = 1,527.30 × 524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.01x = 801,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,495.59/1,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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