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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.64, 1,594.76 and 514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.64, 1,594.76 and 514.72 is: 772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.64 : 1,594.76 = 514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.64/1,594.76 = 514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.64x = 1,594.76 × 514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.64x = 820,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,854.87/1,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.47

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