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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.66, 1,508.55 and 572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.66, 1,508.55 and 572.92 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.66 : 1,508.55 = 572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.66/1,508.55 = 572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.66x = 1,508.55 × 572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.66x = 864,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,278.47/1,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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