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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.55, 2,058.23 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.55, 2,058.23 and 528.11 is: 791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.55 : 2,058.23 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.55/2,058.23 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.55x = 2,058.23 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.55x = 1,086,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,961.55/1,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.93

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