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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.72, 1,613.07 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.72, 1,613.07 and 527.16 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.72 : 1,613.07 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.72/1,613.07 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.72x = 1,613.07 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.72x = 850,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,345.98/1,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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