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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.42, 1,503.81 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.42, 1,503.81 and 656.87 is: 983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.42 : 1,503.81 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.42/1,503.81 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.42x = 1,503.81 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.42x = 987,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,800.16/1,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.46

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