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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.16, 1,592.48 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.16, 1,592.48 and 513.76 is: 770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.16 : 1,592.48 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.16/1,592.48 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.16x = 1,592.48 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.16x = 818,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,152.52/1,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.27

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