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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.05, 1,569.08 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.05, 1,569.08 and 527.65 is: 791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.05 : 1,569.08 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.05/1,569.08 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.05x = 1,569.08 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.05x = 827,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,925.06/1,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.48

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