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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.70, 1,511.76 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.70, 1,511.76 and 617.49 is: 927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.70 : 1,511.76 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.70/1,511.76 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.70x = 1,511.76 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.70x = 933,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,492.62/1,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.28

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