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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.10, 1,511.73 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.10, 1,511.73 and 520.02 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.10 : 1,511.73 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.10/1,511.73 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.10x = 1,511.73 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.10x = 786,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,129.83/1,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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