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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.04 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.04 and 512.52 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.52 : 1,549.04 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.52/1,549.04 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.52x = 1,549.04 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.52x = 793,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,913.98/1,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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