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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.59, 1,504.97 and 613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.59, 1,504.97 and 613.21 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.59 : 1,504.97 = 613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.59/1,504.97 = 613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.59x = 1,504.97 × 613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.59x = 922,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,862.65/1,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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