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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.05, 1,590.53 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.05, 1,590.53 and 511.95 is: 768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.05 : 1,590.53 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.05/1,590.53 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.05x = 1,590.53 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.05x = 814,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,269.27/1,060.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.14

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