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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.92, 1,577.11 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.92, 1,577.11 and 531.68 is: 797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.92 : 1,577.11 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.92/1,577.11 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.92x = 1,577.11 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.92x = 838,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,515.19/1,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.13

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