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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.00, 1,507.90 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.00, 1,507.90 and 457.44 is: 686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.00 : 1,507.90 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.00/1,507.90 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.00x = 1,507.90 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.00x = 689,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,766.24/1,005.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.34

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