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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.30, 1,513.20 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.30, 1,513.20 and 521.10 is: 782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.30 : 1,513.20 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.30/1,513.20 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.30x = 1,513.20 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.30x = 788,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,528.52/1,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.04

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