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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.20, 1,565.10 and 522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.20, 1,565.10 and 522.57 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.20 : 1,565.10 = 522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.20/1,565.10 = 522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.20x = 1,565.10 × 522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.20x = 817,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,878.22/1,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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