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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.27, 1,571.07 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.27, 1,571.07 and 527.31 is: 791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.27 : 1,571.07 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.27/1,571.07 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.27x = 1,571.07 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.27x = 828,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,440.92/1,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.05

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