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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.59 and 657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.59 and 657.91 is: 986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.39 : 1,503.59 = 657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.39/1,503.59 = 657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.39x = 1,503.59 × 657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.39x = 989,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,216.09/1,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.86

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