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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.55, 1,569.07 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.55, 1,569.07 and 526.18 is: 788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.55 : 1,569.07 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.55/1,569.07 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.55x = 1,569.07 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.55x = 825,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,612.93/1,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.89

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