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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.58, 1,600.02 and 519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.58, 1,600.02 and 519.93 is: 779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.58 : 1,600.02 = 519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.58/1,600.02 = 519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.58x = 1,600.02 × 519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.58x = 831,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,898.40/1,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.24

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