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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.12, 1,553.02 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.12, 1,553.02 and 522.04 is: 782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.12 : 1,553.02 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.12/1,553.02 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.12x = 1,553.02 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.12x = 810,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,738.56/1,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.48

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