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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.69, 1,532.52 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.69, 1,532.52 and 528.90 is: 791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.69 : 1,532.52 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.69/1,532.52 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.69x = 1,532.52 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.69x = 810,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,557.01/1,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.80

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