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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,505.27 and 510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,505.27 and 510.25 is: 765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,505.27 = 510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,505.27 = 510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,505.27 × 510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 768,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,064.02/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.00

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