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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.82, 1,614.63 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.82, 1,614.63 and 527.82 is: 791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.82 : 1,614.63 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.82/1,614.63 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.82x = 1,614.63 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.82x = 852,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,234.01/1,076.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.44

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