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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.72, 1,508.59 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.72, 1,508.59 and 458.06 is: 687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.72 : 1,508.59 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.72/1,508.59 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.72x = 1,508.59 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.72x = 691,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,017.77/1,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.09

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