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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.32, 1,594.08 and 515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.32, 1,594.08 and 515.24 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.32 : 1,594.08 = 515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.32/1,594.08 = 515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.32x = 1,594.08 × 515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.32x = 821,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,333.78/1,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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