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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.40, 1,593.30 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.40, 1,593.30 and 514.40 is: 770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.40 : 1,593.30 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.40/1,593.30 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.40x = 1,593.30 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.40x = 819,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,593.52/1,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.73

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