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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.04, 1,528.56 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.04, 1,528.56 and 506.04 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.04 : 1,528.56 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.04/1,528.56 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.04x = 1,528.56 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.04x = 773,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,512.50/1,019.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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