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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.93, 1,602.96 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.93, 1,602.96 and 521.74 is: 781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.93 : 1,602.96 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.93/1,602.96 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.93x = 1,602.96 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.93x = 836,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,328.35/1,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.67

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