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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.03, 1,509.86 and 519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.03, 1,509.86 and 519.22 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.03 : 1,509.86 = 519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.03/1,509.86 = 519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.03x = 1,509.86 × 519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.03x = 783,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,947.03/1,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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