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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.55, 1,520.06 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.55, 1,520.06 and 519.63 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.55 : 1,520.06 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.55/1,520.06 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.55x = 1,520.06 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.55x = 789,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,866.18/1,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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