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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.63, 1,594.29 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.63, 1,594.29 and 514.65 is: 771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.63 : 1,594.29 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.63/1,594.29 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.63x = 1,594.29 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.63x = 820,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,497.36/1,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.42

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