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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.20, 1,510.32 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.20, 1,510.32 and 459.80 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.20 : 1,510.32 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.20/1,510.32 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.20x = 1,510.32 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.20x = 694,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,445.14/1,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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