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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.58, 1,511.37 and 459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.58, 1,511.37 and 459.38 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.58 : 1,511.37 = 459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.58/1,511.37 = 459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.58x = 1,511.37 × 459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.58x = 694,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,285.59/1,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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