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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.17, 1,591.82 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.17, 1,591.82 and 513.26 is: 769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.17 : 1,591.82 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.17/1,591.82 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.17x = 1,591.82 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.17x = 817,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,014.97/1,062.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.19

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