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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.32, 1,506.48 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.32, 1,506.48 and 609.07 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.32 : 1,506.48 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.32/1,506.48 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.32x = 1,506.48 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.32x = 917,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,551.77/1,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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