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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.30, 1,511.70 and 520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.30, 1,511.70 and 520.10 is: 780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.30 : 1,511.70 = 520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.30/1,511.70 = 520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.30x = 1,511.70 × 520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.30x = 786,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,235.17/1,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.54

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