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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.09, 1,593.61 and 514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.09, 1,593.61 and 514.51 is: 770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.09 : 1,593.61 = 514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.09/1,593.61 = 514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.09x = 1,593.61 × 514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.09x = 819,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,923.01/1,064.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.54

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