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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.29, 1,506.98 and 657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.29, 1,506.98 and 657.13 is: 987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.29 : 1,506.98 = 657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.29/1,506.98 = 657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.29x = 1,506.98 × 657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.29x = 990,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,274.26/1,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.03

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