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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.83, 1,591.35 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.83, 1,591.35 and 513.26 is: 769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.83 : 1,591.35 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.83/1,591.35 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.83x = 1,591.35 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.83x = 816,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,776.30/1,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.22

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