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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,614.08 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,614.08 and 521.33 is: 781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,614.08 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,614.08 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,614.08 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 841,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,457.65/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.47

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