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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.04, 1,608.42 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.04, 1,608.42 and 524.45 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.04 : 1,608.42 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.04/1,608.42 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.04x = 1,608.42 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.04x = 843,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,535.87/1,074.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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