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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.69, 1,578.52 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.69, 1,578.52 and 532.06 is: 798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.69 : 1,578.52 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.69/1,578.52 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.69x = 1,578.52 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.69x = 839,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,867.00/1,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.59

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