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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.75, 1,510.50 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.75, 1,510.50 and 698.44 is: 1,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.75 : 1,510.50 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.75/1,510.50 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.75x = 1,510.50 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.75x = 1,054,991.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,991.37/1,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.92

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