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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.42, 1,510.92 and 520.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.42, 1,510.92 and 520.42 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.42 : 1,510.92 = 520.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.42/1,510.92 = 520.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.42x = 1,510.92 × 520.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.42x = 786,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,312.99/1,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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