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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.61, 1,593.35 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.61, 1,593.35 and 516.17 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.61 : 1,593.35 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.61/1,593.35 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.61x = 1,593.35 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.61x = 822,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,442.81/1,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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