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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.87, 1,509.52 and 617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.87, 1,509.52 and 617.07 is: 925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.87 : 1,509.52 = 617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.87/1,509.52 = 617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.87x = 1,509.52 × 617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.87x = 931,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,479.51/1,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.12

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