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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.37, 1,601.19 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.37, 1,601.19 and 519.09 is: 778.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.37 : 1,601.19 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.37/1,601.19 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.37x = 1,601.19 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.37x = 831,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,161.72/1,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.70

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