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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.48, 1,592.06 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.48, 1,592.06 and 513.52 is: 770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.48 : 1,592.06 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.48/1,592.06 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.48x = 1,592.06 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.48x = 817,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,548.10/1,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.19

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