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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.54, 1,509.12 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.54, 1,509.12 and 451.03 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.54 : 1,509.12 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.54/1,509.12 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.54x = 1,509.12 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.54x = 680,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,658.39/1,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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