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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.09, 2,259.79 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.09, 2,259.79 and 466.80 is: 699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.09 : 2,259.79 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.09/2,259.79 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.09x = 2,259.79 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.09x = 1,054,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,869.97/1,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.94

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