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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.24 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.24 and 684.48 is: 1,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,510.24 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,510.24 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,510.24 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 1,033,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,729.08/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.50

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