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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,561.86 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,561.86 and 521.04 is: 781.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,561.86 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,561.86 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,561.86 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 813,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,791.53/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.29

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