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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.26, 1,510.30 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.26, 1,510.30 and 459.14 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.26 : 1,510.30 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.26/1,510.30 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.26x = 1,510.30 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.26x = 693,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,440.66/1,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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