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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.20, 1,507.56 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.20, 1,507.56 and 457.04 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.20 : 1,507.56 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.20/1,507.56 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.20x = 1,507.56 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.20x = 689,015.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,015.22/1,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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