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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.87, 1,573.65 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.87, 1,573.65 and 529.54 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.87 : 1,573.65 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.87/1,573.65 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.87x = 1,573.65 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.87x = 833,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,310.62/1,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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