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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.86, 1,573.65 and 528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.86, 1,573.65 and 528.61 is: 792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.86 : 1,573.65 = 528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.86/1,573.65 = 528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.86x = 1,573.65 × 528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.86x = 831,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,847.13/1,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.34

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