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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.04, 1,608.48 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.04, 1,608.48 and 524.40 is: 786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.04 : 1,608.48 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.04/1,608.48 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.04x = 1,608.48 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.04x = 843,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,486.91/1,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.07

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