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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.01, 1,593.81 and 515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.01, 1,593.81 and 515.66 is: 773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.01 : 1,593.81 = 515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.01/1,593.81 = 515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.01x = 1,593.81 × 515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.01x = 821,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,856.10/1,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.14

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