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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.72, 1,511.86 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.72, 1,511.86 and 459.44 is: 689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.72 : 1,511.86 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.72/1,511.86 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.72x = 1,511.86 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.72x = 694,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,608.96/1,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.29

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