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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.45, 1,605.08 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.45, 1,605.08 and 522.10 is: 783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.45 : 1,605.08 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.45/1,605.08 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.45x = 1,605.08 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.45x = 838,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,009.66/1,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.59

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