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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.28 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.28 and 515.16 is: 773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.16 : 1,502.28 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.16/1,502.28 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.16x = 1,502.28 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.16x = 773,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,914.56/1,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.02

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