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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.08, 1,510.26 and 458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.08, 1,510.26 and 458.26 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.08 : 1,510.26 = 458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.08/1,510.26 = 458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.08x = 1,510.26 × 458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.08x = 692,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,091.75/1,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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