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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.62, 1,508.76 and 891.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.62, 1,508.76 and 891.29 is: 1,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.62 : 1,508.76 = 891.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.62/1,508.76 = 891.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.62x = 1,508.76 × 891.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.62x = 1,344,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,742.70/1,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.90

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