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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.95, 1,569.69 and 525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.95, 1,569.69 and 525.81 is: 789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.95 : 1,569.69 = 525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.95/1,569.69 = 525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.95x = 1,569.69 × 525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.95x = 825,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,358.70/1,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.10

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