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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.01, 1,587.60 and 511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.01, 1,587.60 and 511.57 is: 766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.01 : 1,587.60 = 511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.01/1,587.60 = 511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.01x = 1,587.60 × 511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.01x = 812,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,168.53/1,059.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.91

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