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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.81, 1,512.74 and 460.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.81, 1,512.74 and 460.37 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.81 : 1,512.74 = 460.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.81/1,512.74 = 460.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.81x = 1,512.74 × 460.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.81x = 696,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,420.11/1,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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