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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.28, 1,506.69 and 517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.28, 1,506.69 and 517.07 is: 775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.28 : 1,506.69 = 517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.28/1,506.69 = 517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.28x = 1,506.69 × 517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.28x = 779,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,056.66/1,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.74

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