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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.58, 1,609.20 and 524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.58, 1,609.20 and 524.81 is: 787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.58 : 1,609.20 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.58/1,609.20 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.58x = 1,609.20 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.58x = 844,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,528.28/1,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.38

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