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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.80, 1,575.99 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.80, 1,575.99 and 530.66 is: 795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.80 : 1,575.99 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.80/1,575.99 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.80x = 1,575.99 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.80x = 836,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,314.85/1,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.88

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