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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.04, 1,531.56 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.04, 1,531.56 and 508.04 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.04 : 1,531.56 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.04/1,531.56 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.04x = 1,531.56 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.04x = 778,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,093.74/1,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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