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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.90, 1,569.89 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.90, 1,569.89 and 526.70 is: 789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.90 : 1,569.89 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.90/1,569.89 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.90x = 1,569.89 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.90x = 826,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,861.06/1,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.82

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