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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.75, 1,595.06 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.75, 1,595.06 and 515.34 is: 773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.75 : 1,595.06 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.75/1,595.06 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.75x = 1,595.06 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.75x = 821,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,998.22/1,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.46

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