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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.04, 1,562.24 and 521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.04, 1,562.24 and 521.78 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.04 : 1,562.24 = 521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.04/1,562.24 = 521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.04x = 1,562.24 × 521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.04x = 815,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,136.15/1,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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