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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.12, 1,551.52 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.12, 1,551.52 and 521.04 is: 780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.12 : 1,551.52 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.12/1,551.52 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.12x = 1,551.52 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.12x = 808,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,403.98/1,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.98

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