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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.43, 1,578.03 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.43, 1,578.03 and 524.74 is: 786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.43 : 1,578.03 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.43/1,578.03 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.43x = 1,578.03 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.43x = 828,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,056.12/1,053.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.06

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