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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062, 1,590.42 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062, 1,590.42 and 512.82 is: 767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062 : 1,590.42 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062/1,590.42 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062x = 1,590.42 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062x = 815,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,599.18/1,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.98

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