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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.87, 1,575.85 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.87, 1,575.85 and 530.55 is: 795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.87 : 1,575.85 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.87/1,575.85 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.87x = 1,575.85 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.87x = 836,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,067.22/1,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.60

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