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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.68, 1,547.84 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.68, 1,547.84 and 519.04 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.68 : 1,547.84 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.68/1,547.84 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.68x = 1,547.84 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.68x = 803,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,390.87/1,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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