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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.35, 1,564 and 522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.35, 1,564 and 522.57 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.35 : 1,564 = 522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.35/1,564 = 522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.35x = 1,564 × 522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.35x = 817,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,299.48/1,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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