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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.52, 1,594.48 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.52, 1,594.48 and 515.20 is: 772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.52 : 1,594.48 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.52/1,594.48 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.52x = 1,594.48 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.52x = 821,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,476.10/1,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.41

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