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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.46 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.46 and 520.44 is: 780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,511.46 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,511.46 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,511.46 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 786,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,624.24/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.66

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