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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.59, 1,508.67 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.59, 1,508.67 and 681.39 is: 1,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.59 : 1,508.67 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.59/1,508.67 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.59x = 1,508.67 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.59x = 1,027,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,992.65/1,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.26

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