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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.27, 1,602.95 and 513.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.27, 1,602.95 and 513.67 is: 770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.27 : 1,602.95 = 513.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.27/1,602.95 = 513.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.27x = 1,602.95 × 513.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.27x = 823,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,387.33/1,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.05

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