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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.37, 1,570.96 and 527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.37, 1,570.96 and 527.17 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.37 : 1,570.96 = 527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.37/1,570.96 = 527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.37x = 1,570.96 × 527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.37x = 828,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,152.49/1,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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