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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.33, 1,592.10 and 513.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.33, 1,592.10 and 513.77 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.33 : 1,592.10 = 513.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.33/1,592.10 = 513.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.33x = 1,592.10 × 513.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.33x = 817,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,965.26/1,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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