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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.70, 1,612.20 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.70, 1,612.20 and 526.70 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.70 : 1,612.20 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.70/1,612.20 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.70x = 1,612.20 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.70x = 849,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,145.74/1,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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