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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.91, 1,512.89 and 460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.91, 1,512.89 and 460.81 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.91 : 1,512.89 = 460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.91/1,512.89 = 460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.91x = 1,512.89 × 460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.91x = 697,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,154.84/1,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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