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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.39, 1,592.50 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.39, 1,592.50 and 513.53 is: 770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.39 : 1,592.50 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.39/1,592.50 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.39x = 1,592.50 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.39x = 817,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,799.22/1,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.50

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