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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.70, 1,505.85 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.70, 1,505.85 and 517.02 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.70 : 1,505.85 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.70/1,505.85 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.70x = 1,505.85 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.70x = 778,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,554.57/1,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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