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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.15, 1,594.84 and 514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.15, 1,594.84 and 514.93 is: 772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.15 : 1,594.84 = 514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.15/1,594.84 = 514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.15x = 1,594.84 × 514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.15x = 821,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,237.55/1,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.46

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