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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.75, 1,510.94 and 519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.75, 1,510.94 and 519.94 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.75 : 1,510.94 = 519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.75/1,510.94 = 519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.75x = 1,510.94 × 519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.75x = 785,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,599.44/1,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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