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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.04, 1,571.22 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.04, 1,571.22 and 527.42 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.04 : 1,571.22 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.04/1,571.22 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.04x = 1,571.22 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.04x = 828,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,692.85/1,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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