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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.78 and 456.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.78 and 456.55 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,507.78 = 456.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,507.78 = 456.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,507.78 × 456.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 688,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,373.76/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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