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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.03, 2,350.81 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.03, 2,350.81 and 527.13 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.03 : 2,350.81 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.03/2,350.81 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.03x = 2,350.81 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.03x = 1,239,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,183.79/1,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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