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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.67, 1,504.70 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.67, 1,504.70 and 510.07 is: 764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.67 : 1,504.70 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.67/1,504.70 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.67x = 1,504.70 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.67x = 767,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,506.42/1,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.70

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