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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.61, 1,597.40 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.61, 1,597.40 and 517.24 is: 775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.61 : 1,597.40 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.61/1,597.40 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.61x = 1,597.40 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.61x = 826,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,239.18/1,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.37

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