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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.37, 1,518.91 and 518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.37, 1,518.91 and 518.39 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.37 : 1,518.91 = 518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.37/1,518.91 = 518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.37x = 1,518.91 × 518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.37x = 787,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,387.75/1,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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