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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.53, 3,255.78 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.53, 3,255.78 and 527.07 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.53 : 3,255.78 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.53/3,255.78 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.53x = 3,255.78 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.53x = 1,716,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,023.96/2,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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