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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.18, 1,507.50 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.18, 1,507.50 and 680.99 is: 1,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.18 : 1,507.50 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.18/1,507.50 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.18x = 1,507.50 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.18x = 1,026,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,584.89/1,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.32

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