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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.95, 1,572.28 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.95, 1,572.28 and 527.92 is: 791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.95 : 1,572.28 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.95/1,572.28 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.95x = 1,572.28 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.95x = 830,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,032.81/1,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.30

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