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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.53, 1,506.63 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.53, 1,506.63 and 692.34 is: 1,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.53 : 1,506.63 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.53/1,506.63 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.53x = 1,506.63 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.53x = 1,043,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,100.21/1,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.33

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