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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.64, 1,507.06 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.64, 1,507.06 and 456.54 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.64 : 1,507.06 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.64/1,507.06 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.64x = 1,507.06 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.64x = 688,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,033.17/1,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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