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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.84, 1,512.12 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.84, 1,512.12 and 460.04 is: 690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.84 : 1,512.12 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.84/1,512.12 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.84x = 1,512.12 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.84x = 695,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,635.68/1,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.22

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