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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.94, 1,568.99 and 525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.94, 1,568.99 and 525.67 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.94 : 1,568.99 = 525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.94/1,568.99 = 525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.94x = 1,568.99 × 525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.94x = 824,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,760.50/1,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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