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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.15, 1,503.68 and 515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.15, 1,503.68 and 515.54 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.15 : 1,503.68 = 515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.15/1,503.68 = 515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.15x = 1,503.68 × 515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.15x = 775,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,197.09/1,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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