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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.90, 1,594.17 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.90, 1,594.17 and 515.52 is: 773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.90 : 1,594.17 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.90/1,594.17 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.90x = 1,594.17 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.90x = 821,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,826.52/1,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.19

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