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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.15, 1,592.13 and 513.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.15, 1,592.13 and 513.29 is: 770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.15 : 1,592.13 = 513.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.15/1,592.13 = 513.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.15x = 1,592.13 × 513.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.15x = 817,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,213.88/1,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.12

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