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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.99, 1,573.37 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.99, 1,573.37 and 528.77 is: 793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.99 : 1,573.37 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.99/1,573.37 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.99x = 1,573.37 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.99x = 831,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,952.14/1,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.10

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