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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.91, 1,592.06 and 513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.91, 1,592.06 and 513.94 is: 769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.91 : 1,592.06 = 513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.91/1,592.06 = 513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.91x = 1,592.06 × 513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.91x = 818,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,216.77/1,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.79

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