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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.85, 1,592.22 and 513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.85, 1,592.22 and 513.23 is: 770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.85 : 1,592.22 = 513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.85/1,592.22 = 513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.85x = 1,592.22 × 513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.85x = 817,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,167.11/1,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.30

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