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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.91, 1,594.44 and 515.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.91, 1,594.44 and 515.00 is: 771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.91 : 1,594.44 = 515.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.91/1,594.44 = 515.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.91x = 1,594.44 × 515.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.91x = 821,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,128.63/1,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.81

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