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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.92, 1,604.78 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.92, 1,604.78 and 522.48 is: 782.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.92 : 1,604.78 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.92/1,604.78 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.92x = 1,604.78 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.92x = 838,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,465.45/1,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.94

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