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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.09, 1,508.42 and 658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.09, 1,508.42 and 658.33 is: 988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.09 : 1,508.42 = 658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.09/1,508.42 = 658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.09x = 1,508.42 × 658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.09x = 993,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,038.14/1,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.01

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