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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.30, 1,510.26 and 519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.30, 1,510.26 and 519.49 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.30 : 1,510.26 = 519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.30/1,510.26 = 519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.30x = 1,510.26 × 519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.30x = 784,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,564.97/1,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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