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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.53, 1,608.76 and 526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.53, 1,608.76 and 526.09 is: 788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.53 : 1,608.76 = 526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.53/1,608.76 = 526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.53x = 1,608.76 × 526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.53x = 846,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,352.55/1,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.38

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