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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.10, 1,510.62 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.10, 1,510.62 and 459.43 is: 689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.10 : 1,510.62 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.10/1,510.62 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.10x = 1,510.62 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.10x = 694,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,024.15/1,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.13

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