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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.98, 1,511.87 and 460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.98, 1,511.87 and 460.01 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.98 : 1,511.87 = 460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.98/1,511.87 = 460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.98x = 1,511.87 × 460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.98x = 695,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,476.80/1,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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