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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.08, 1,593.81 and 515.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.08, 1,593.81 and 515.11 is: 771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.08 : 1,593.81 = 515.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.08/1,593.81 = 515.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.08x = 1,593.81 × 515.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.08x = 820,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,986.47/1,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.55

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