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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.29, 1,601.39 and 519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.29, 1,601.39 and 519.47 is: 779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.29 : 1,601.39 = 519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.29/1,601.39 = 519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.29x = 1,601.39 × 519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.29x = 831,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,875.47/1,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.43

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