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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.02, 1,569.45 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.02, 1,569.45 and 526.30 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.02 : 1,569.45 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.02/1,569.45 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.02x = 1,569.45 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.02x = 826,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,001.54/1,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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