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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.88, 1,511.12 and 520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.88, 1,511.12 and 520.07 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.88 : 1,511.12 = 520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.88/1,511.12 = 520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.88x = 1,511.12 × 520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.88x = 785,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,881.92/1,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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