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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.53, 1,607.52 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.53, 1,607.52 and 552.78 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.53 : 1,607.52 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.53/1,607.52 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.53x = 1,607.52 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.53x = 888,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,604.91/1,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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