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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,551.62 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,551.62 and 514.12 is: 771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,551.62 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,551.62 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,551.62 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 797,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,718.87/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.43

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