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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.64, 1,513.10 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.64, 1,513.10 and 460.96 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.64 : 1,513.10 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.64/1,513.10 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.64x = 1,513.10 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.64x = 697,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,478.58/1,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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