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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.07, 2,257.72 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.07, 2,257.72 and 465.07 is: 697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.07 : 2,257.72 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.07/2,257.72 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.07x = 2,257.72 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.07x = 1,049,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,986.55/1,505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.63

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