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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.09, 1,506.92 and 657.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.09, 1,506.92 and 657.33 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.09 : 1,506.92 = 657.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.09/1,506.92 = 657.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.09x = 1,506.92 × 657.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.09x = 990,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,540.44/1,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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