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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.04, 1,602.81 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.04, 1,602.81 and 521.66 is: 782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.04 : 1,602.81 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.04/1,602.81 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.04x = 1,602.81 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.04x = 836,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,113.85/1,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.12

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