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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.12 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.12 and 445.74 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.98 : 1,512.12 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.98/1,512.12 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.98x = 1,512.12 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.98x = 674,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,010.14/1,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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