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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,506.90 and 456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,506.90 and 456.36 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,506.90 = 456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,506.90 = 456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,506.90 × 456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 687,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,688.88/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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