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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.80, 1,554.15 and 522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.80, 1,554.15 and 522.80 is: 784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.80 : 1,554.15 = 522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.80/1,554.15 = 522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.80x = 1,554.15 × 522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.80x = 812,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,509.62/1,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.43

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