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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.52, 1,593.78 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.52, 1,593.78 and 651.24 is: 976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.52 : 1,593.78 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.52/1,593.78 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.52x = 1,593.78 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.52x = 1,037,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,930.85/1,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.86

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