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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.79, 1,614.15 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.79, 1,614.15 and 528.50 is: 792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.79 : 1,614.15 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.79/1,614.15 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.79x = 1,614.15 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.79x = 853,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,070.20/1,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.97

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