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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.15, 1,613.27 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.15, 1,613.27 and 527.32 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.15 : 1,613.27 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.15/1,613.27 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.15x = 1,613.27 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.15x = 850,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,709.54/1,075.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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