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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.29, 1,510.94 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.29, 1,510.94 and 662.80 is: 994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.29 : 1,510.94 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.29/1,510.94 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.29x = 1,510.94 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.29x = 1,001,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,451.03/1,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.20

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