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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.03, 1,505.58 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.03, 1,505.58 and 635.67 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.03 : 1,505.58 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.03/1,505.58 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.03x = 1,505.58 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.03x = 957,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,052.04/1,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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