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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.19, 1,571.18 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.19, 1,571.18 and 527.45 is: 790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.19 : 1,571.18 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.19/1,571.18 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.19x = 1,571.18 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.19x = 828,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,708.40/1,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.61

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