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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.16, 1,592.92 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.16, 1,592.92 and 514.48 is: 771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.16 : 1,592.92 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.16/1,592.92 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.16x = 1,592.92 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.16x = 819,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,525.48/1,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.57

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