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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.65, 1,511.84 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.65, 1,511.84 and 453.81 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.65 : 1,511.84 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.65/1,511.84 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.65x = 1,511.84 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.65x = 686,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,094.91/1,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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