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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.67, 1,568.75 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.67, 1,568.75 and 524.37 is: 786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.67 : 1,568.75 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.67/1,568.75 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.67x = 1,568.75 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.67x = 822,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,606.75/1,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.68

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