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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.98, 1,592.34 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.98, 1,592.34 and 513.53 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.98 : 1,592.34 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.98/1,592.34 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.98x = 1,592.34 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.98x = 817,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,714.36/1,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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