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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.92, 1,593.20 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.92, 1,593.20 and 514.40 is: 771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.92 : 1,593.20 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.92/1,593.20 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.92x = 1,593.20 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.92x = 819,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,542.08/1,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.76

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