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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.18, 2,261.13 and 519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.18, 2,261.13 and 519.97 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.18 : 2,261.13 = 519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.18/2,261.13 = 519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.18x = 2,261.13 × 519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.18x = 1,175,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,719.77/1,507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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