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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.85, 1,608.62 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.85, 1,608.62 and 524.34 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.85 : 1,608.62 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.85/1,608.62 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.85x = 1,608.62 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.85x = 843,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,461.19/1,072.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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