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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.78, 1,611 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.78, 1,611 and 525.78 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.78 : 1,611 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.78/1,611 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.78x = 1,611 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.78x = 847,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,031.58/1,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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