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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.02, 1,506.51 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.02, 1,506.51 and 620.02 is: 930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.02 : 1,506.51 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.02/1,506.51 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.02x = 1,506.51 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.02x = 934,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,066.33/1,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.33

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