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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569.96 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569.96 and 526.94 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.08 : 1,569.96 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.08/1,569.96 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.08x = 1,569.96 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.08x = 827,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,274.72/1,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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