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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.74, 1,615.14 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.74, 1,615.14 and 529.36 is: 794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.74 : 1,615.14 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.74/1,615.14 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.74x = 1,615.14 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.74x = 854,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,990.51/1,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.05

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