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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.32, 1,608.85 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.32, 1,608.85 and 524.74 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.32 : 1,608.85 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.32/1,608.85 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.32x = 1,608.85 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.32x = 844,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,227.95/1,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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