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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,590.08 and 512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,590.08 and 512.04 is: 768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,590.08 = 512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,590.08 = 512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,590.08 × 512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 814,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,184.56/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.21

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