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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.44, 1,505.18 and 658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.44, 1,505.18 and 658.97 is: 988.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.44 : 1,505.18 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.44/1,505.18 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.44x = 1,505.18 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.44x = 991,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,857.64/1,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.46

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