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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.04, 1,512 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.04, 1,512 and 460.12 is: 690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.04 : 1,512 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.04/1,512 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.04x = 1,512 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.04x = 695,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,701.44/1,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.15

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