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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.53, 1,508.73 and 957.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.53, 1,508.73 and 957.93 is: 1,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.53 : 1,508.73 = 957.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.53/1,508.73 = 957.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.53x = 1,508.73 × 957.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.53x = 1,445,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,248.48/1,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.88

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