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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.19, 1,571.81 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.19, 1,571.81 and 528.17 is: 792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.19 : 1,571.81 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.19/1,571.81 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.19x = 1,571.81 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.19x = 830,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,172.39/1,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.01

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