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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.32, 1,507.08 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.32, 1,507.08 and 566.52 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.32 : 1,507.08 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.32/1,507.08 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.32x = 1,507.08 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.32x = 853,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,790.96/1,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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