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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.50, 2,265.72 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.50, 2,265.72 and 524.03 is: 786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.50 : 2,265.72 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.50/2,265.72 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.50x = 2,265.72 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.50x = 1,187,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,308.63/1,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.04

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