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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.96 and 519.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.96 and 519.43 is: 779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.66 : 1,509.96 = 519.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.66/1,509.96 = 519.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.66x = 1,509.96 × 519.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.66x = 784,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,318.52/1,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.13

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