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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.68, 1,569.14 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.68, 1,569.14 and 526.04 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.68 : 1,569.14 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.68/1,569.14 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.68x = 1,569.14 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.68x = 825,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,430.41/1,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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