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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.36, 1,501.12 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.36, 1,501.12 and 513.32 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.36 : 1,501.12 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.36/1,501.12 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.36x = 1,501.12 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.36x = 770,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,554.92/1,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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