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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.64, 1,527.22 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.64, 1,527.22 and 525.20 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.64 : 1,527.22 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.64/1,527.22 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.64x = 1,527.22 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.64x = 802,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,095.94/1,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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