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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.34, 1,506.66 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.34, 1,506.66 and 456.51 is: 684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.34 : 1,506.66 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.34/1,506.66 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.34x = 1,506.66 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.34x = 687,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,805.36/1,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.83

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