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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.40, 1,511.92 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.40, 1,511.92 and 459.84 is: 689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.40 : 1,511.92 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.40/1,511.92 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.40x = 1,511.92 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.40x = 695,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,241.29/1,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.45

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