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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,512 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,512 and 776.64 is: 1,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,512 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,512 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,512 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 1,174,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,279.68/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.52

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