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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.38, 1,508.88 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.38, 1,508.88 and 518.56 is: 778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.38 : 1,508.88 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.38/1,508.88 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.38x = 1,508.88 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.38x = 782,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,444.81/1,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.26

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