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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.89, 1,572.68 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.89, 1,572.68 and 528.27 is: 792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.89 : 1,572.68 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.89/1,572.68 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.89x = 1,572.68 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.89x = 830,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,797.02/1,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.07

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