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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,511.12 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,511.12 and 451.94 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,511.12 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,511.12 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,511.12 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 682,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,929.15/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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