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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.47, 1,606.57 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.47, 1,606.57 and 515.90 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.47 : 1,606.57 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.47/1,606.57 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.47x = 1,606.57 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.47x = 828,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,832.19/1,071.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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