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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.23, 1,510.28 and 513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.23, 1,510.28 and 513.34 is: 769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.23 : 1,510.28 = 513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.23/1,510.28 = 513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.23x = 1,510.28 × 513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.23x = 775,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,287.14/1,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.72

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