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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.57, 1,506.86 and 670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.57, 1,506.86 and 670.32 is: 1,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.57 : 1,506.86 = 670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.57/1,506.86 = 670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.57x = 1,506.86 × 670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.57x = 1,010,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,069.39/1,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.47

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