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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.75, 1,589.96 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.75, 1,589.96 and 511.85 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.75 : 1,589.96 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.75/1,589.96 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.75x = 1,589.96 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.75x = 813,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,826.28/1,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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