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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,509.90 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,509.90 and 459.28 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,509.90 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,509.90 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,509.90 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 693,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,466.87/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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