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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.31, 1,570.60 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.31, 1,570.60 and 527.11 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.31 : 1,570.60 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.31/1,570.60 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.31x = 1,570.60 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.31x = 827,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,878.97/1,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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