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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.43, 1,509.17 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.43, 1,509.17 and 659.75 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.43 : 1,509.17 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.43/1,509.17 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.43x = 1,509.17 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.43x = 995,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,664.06/1,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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