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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,510.37 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,510.37 and 562.16 is: 843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,510.37 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,510.37 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,510.37 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 849,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,069.60/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.57

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