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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.35, 1,571.29 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.35, 1,571.29 and 526.07 is: 789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.35 : 1,571.29 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.35/1,571.29 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.35x = 1,571.29 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.35x = 826,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,599.36/1,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.23

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