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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.76, 1,591.49 and 513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.76, 1,591.49 and 513.01 is: 769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.76 : 1,591.49 = 513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.76/1,591.49 = 513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.76x = 1,591.49 × 513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.76x = 816,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,450.28/1,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.68

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