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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.87, 1,510.34 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.87, 1,510.34 and 568.06 is: 852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.87 : 1,510.34 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.87/1,510.34 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.87x = 1,510.34 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.87x = 857,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,963.74/1,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.11

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