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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.53, 1,561.86 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.53, 1,561.86 and 521.33 is: 781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.53 : 1,561.86 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.53/1,561.86 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.53x = 1,561.86 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.53x = 814,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,236.66/1,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.77

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