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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.68, 1,605.24 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.68, 1,605.24 and 522.24 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.68 : 1,605.24 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.68/1,605.24 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.68x = 1,605.24 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.68x = 838,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,320.54/1,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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