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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.26, 1,652.16 and 524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.26, 1,652.16 and 524 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.26 : 1,652.16 = 524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.26/1,652.16 = 524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.26x = 1,652.16 × 524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.26x = 865,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,731.84/1,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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