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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.69, 1,569.31 and 525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.69, 1,569.31 and 525.55 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.69 : 1,569.31 = 525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.69/1,569.31 = 525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.69x = 1,569.31 × 525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.69x = 824,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,750.87/1,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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