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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.80, 1,506.78 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.80, 1,506.78 and 621.80 is: 931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.80 : 1,506.78 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.80/1,506.78 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.80x = 1,506.78 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.80x = 936,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,915.80/1,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.51

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