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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.31, 1,608.99 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.31, 1,608.99 and 524.48 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.31 : 1,608.99 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.31/1,608.99 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.31x = 1,608.99 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.31x = 843,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,873.06/1,072.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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