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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,511.54 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,511.54 and 507.20 is: 759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,511.54 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,511.54 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,511.54 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 766,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,645.06/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.78

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