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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.50, 1,557.64 and 1,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.50, 1,557.64 and 1,006.17 is: 1,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.50 : 1,557.64 = 1,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.50/1,557.64 = 1,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.50x = 1,557.64 × 1,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.50x = 1,567,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,254.82/1,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.36

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