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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.26, 1,608.72 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.26, 1,608.72 and 524.36 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.26 : 1,608.72 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.26/1,608.72 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.26x = 1,608.72 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.26x = 843,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,550.47/1,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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