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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.02, 1,507.66 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.02, 1,507.66 and 519.41 is: 778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.02 : 1,507.66 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.02/1,507.66 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.02x = 1,507.66 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.02x = 783,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,099.07/1,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.41

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