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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.64, 1,564.35 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.64, 1,564.35 and 522.81 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.64 : 1,564.35 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.64/1,564.35 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.64x = 1,564.35 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.64x = 817,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,855.86/1,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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