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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.08, 1,595.31 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.08, 1,595.31 and 516.11 is: 773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.08 : 1,595.31 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.08/1,595.31 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.08x = 1,595.31 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.08x = 823,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,355.44/1,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.05

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