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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.13, 1,588.21 and 510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.13, 1,588.21 and 510.71 is: 765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.13 : 1,588.21 = 510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.13/1,588.21 = 510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.13x = 1,588.21 × 510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.13x = 811,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,105.51/1,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.83

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