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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.76, 1,589.99 and 512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.76, 1,589.99 and 512.01 is: 768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.76 : 1,589.99 = 512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.76/1,589.99 = 512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.76x = 1,589.99 × 512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.76x = 814,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,080.27/1,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.17

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