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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.90, 1,608.16 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.90, 1,608.16 and 524.40 is: 786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.90 : 1,608.16 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.90/1,608.16 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.90x = 1,608.16 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.90x = 843,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,319.10/1,071.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.75

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