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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.51, 1,519.56 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.51, 1,519.56 and 518.96 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.51 : 1,519.56 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.51/1,519.56 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.51x = 1,519.56 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.51x = 788,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,589.93/1,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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