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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.93, 1,505.27 and 902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.93, 1,505.27 and 902.58 is: 1,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.93 : 1,505.27 = 902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.93/1,505.27 = 902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.93x = 1,505.27 × 902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.93x = 1,358,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,626.60/1,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.28

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