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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.52, 1,595.98 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.52, 1,595.98 and 516.20 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.52 : 1,595.98 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.52/1,595.98 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.52x = 1,595.98 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.52x = 823,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,844.88/1,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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