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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.86, 1,508.98 and 676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.86, 1,508.98 and 676.81 is: 1,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.86 : 1,508.98 = 676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.86/1,508.98 = 676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.86x = 1,508.98 × 676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.86x = 1,021,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,292.75/1,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.35

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