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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.10, 1,503.15 and 516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.10, 1,503.15 and 516.10 is: 774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.10 : 1,503.15 = 516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.10/1,503.15 = 516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.10x = 1,503.15 × 516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.10x = 775,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,775.72/1,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.15

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