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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,512.41 and 521.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,512.41 and 521.03 is: 782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,512.41 = 521.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,512.41 = 521.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,512.41 × 521.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 788,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,012.16/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.04

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