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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.37, 1,573.60 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.37, 1,573.60 and 529.05 is: 793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.37 : 1,573.60 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.37/1,573.60 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.37x = 1,573.60 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.37x = 832,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,513.08/1,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.35

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