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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.11, 1,509.31 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.11, 1,509.31 and 459.01 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.11 : 1,509.31 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.11/1,509.31 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.11x = 1,509.31 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.11x = 692,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,788.38/1,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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