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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.13, 1,595.92 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.13, 1,595.92 and 516.44 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.13 : 1,595.92 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.13/1,595.92 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.13x = 1,595.92 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.13x = 824,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,196.92/1,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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