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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.55, 1,601.47 and 519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.55, 1,601.47 and 519.28 is: 778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.55 : 1,601.47 = 519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.55/1,601.47 = 519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.55x = 1,601.47 × 519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.55x = 831,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,607.99/1,067.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.99

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