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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.40, 1,502.55 and 514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.40, 1,502.55 and 514.79 is: 772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.40 : 1,502.55 = 514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.40/1,502.55 = 514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.40x = 1,502.55 × 514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.40x = 773,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,490.20/1,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.41

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