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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.86, 1,612.43 and 527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.86, 1,612.43 and 527.75 is: 790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.86 : 1,612.43 = 527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.86/1,612.43 = 527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.86x = 1,612.43 × 527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.86x = 850,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,949.23/1,075.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.95

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