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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.50, 1,564.29 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.50, 1,564.29 and 529.50 is: 794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.50 : 1,564.29 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.50/1,564.29 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.50x = 1,564.29 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.50x = 828,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,291.56/1,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.52

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