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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.65, 1,509.83 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.65, 1,509.83 and 451.25 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.65 : 1,509.83 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.65/1,509.83 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.65x = 1,509.83 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.65x = 681,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,308.34/1,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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