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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.81, 1,615.74 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.81, 1,615.74 and 528.70 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.81 : 1,615.74 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.81/1,615.74 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.81x = 1,615.74 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.81x = 854,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,231.02/1,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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