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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.56, 1,571.54 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.56, 1,571.54 and 527.68 is: 791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.56 : 1,571.54 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.56/1,571.54 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.56x = 1,571.54 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.56x = 829,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,270.23/1,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.62

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