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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.53, 1,506.78 and 517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.53, 1,506.78 and 517.30 is: 775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.53 : 1,506.78 = 517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.53/1,506.78 = 517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.53x = 1,506.78 × 517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.53x = 779,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,457.29/1,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.94

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