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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.37, 1,573.40 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.37, 1,573.40 and 529.64 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.37 : 1,573.40 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.37/1,573.40 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.37x = 1,573.40 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.37x = 833,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,333.44/1,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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