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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.82, 1,580.21 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.82, 1,580.21 and 533.19 is: 800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.82 : 1,580.21 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.82/1,580.21 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.82x = 1,580.21 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.82x = 842,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,549.50/1,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.28

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