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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210, 1,815.02 and 526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210, 1,815.02 and 526 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210 : 1,815.02 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210/1,815.02 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210x = 1,815.02 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210x = 954,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,700.52/1,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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