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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.51, 1,652.67 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.51, 1,652.67 and 524.25 is: 786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.51 : 1,652.67 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.51/1,652.67 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.51x = 1,652.67 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.51x = 866,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,412.25/1,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.57

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