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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.57, 1,508.93 and 698.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.57, 1,508.93 and 698.57 is: 1,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.57 : 1,508.93 = 698.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.57/1,508.93 = 698.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.57x = 1,508.93 × 698.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.57x = 1,054,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,090.47/1,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.21

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