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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026, 1,540.08 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026, 1,540.08 and 513 is: 770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026 : 1,540.08 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026/1,540.08 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026x = 1,540.08 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026x = 790,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,061.04/1,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.04

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