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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.83, 1,616.02 and 529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.83, 1,616.02 and 529.17 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.83 : 1,616.02 = 529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.83/1,616.02 = 529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.83x = 1,616.02 × 529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.83x = 855,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,141.92/1,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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