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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.70, 1,506.24 and 923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.70, 1,506.24 and 923.70 is: 1,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.70 : 1,506.24 = 923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.70/1,506.24 = 923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.70x = 1,506.24 × 923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.70x = 1,391,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,313.89/1,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.81

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