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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.76, 1,503.30 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.76, 1,503.30 and 515.13 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.76 : 1,503.30 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.76/1,503.30 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.76x = 1,503.30 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.76x = 774,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,394.93/1,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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