1st you need equation for the surface area of a sphere which is:
A=4*π*r^2
Where r=radius
r = diameter/2 or d/2
So
area of a sphere = 4*π*(d/2)^2
Plug in the area given
1041 = 4*π*(d/2)^2
Solve for d
1041/(4* π)=82.84
82.84 = (d/2)^2
Sqrt(82.84)=d/2
9.10=d/2
9.10*2= d
18.2=d
So the answer is 18.2 in