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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.09 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.09 and 457.11 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,508.09 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,508.09 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,508.09 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 689,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,360.73/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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