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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.56, 1,509.08 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.56, 1,509.08 and 519.26 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.56 : 1,509.08 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.56/1,509.08 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.56x = 1,509.08 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.56x = 783,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,604.88/1,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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