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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.21, 1,601.15 and 519.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.21, 1,601.15 and 519.43 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.21 : 1,601.15 = 519.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.21/1,601.15 = 519.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.21x = 1,601.15 × 519.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.21x = 831,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,685.34/1,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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