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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,569.60 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,569.60 and 526.30 is: 788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,569.60 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,569.60 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,569.60 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 826,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,080.48/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.92

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