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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.06, 2,350.98 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.06, 2,350.98 and 527.28 is: 791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.06 : 2,350.98 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.06/2,350.98 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.06x = 2,350.98 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.06x = 1,239,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,624.73/1,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.05

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