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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.46, 1,510.65 and 459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.46, 1,510.65 and 459.35 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.46 : 1,510.65 = 459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.46/1,510.65 = 459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.46x = 1,510.65 × 459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.46x = 693,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,909.52/1,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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