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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.13, 1,506.74 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.13, 1,506.74 and 456.27 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.13 : 1,506.74 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.13/1,506.74 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.13x = 1,506.74 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.13x = 687,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,480.26/1,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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