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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.86, 1,569.27 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.86, 1,569.27 and 533.22 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.86 : 1,569.27 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.86/1,569.27 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.86x = 1,569.27 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.86x = 836,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,766.15/1,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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