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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.88, 1,582.52 and 528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.88, 1,582.52 and 528.07 is: 792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.88 : 1,582.52 = 528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.88/1,582.52 = 528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.88x = 1,582.52 × 528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.88x = 835,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,674.74/1,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.20

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