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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.15, 1,611.77 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.15, 1,611.77 and 526.32 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.15 : 1,611.77 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.15/1,611.77 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.15x = 1,611.77 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.15x = 848,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,304.15/1,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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