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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.08, 1,611.48 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.08, 1,611.48 and 526.50 is: 789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.08 : 1,611.48 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.08/1,611.48 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.08x = 1,611.48 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.08x = 848,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,444.22/1,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.19

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