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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.81, 1,513.45 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.81, 1,513.45 and 489.06 is: 733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.81 : 1,513.45 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.81/1,513.45 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.81x = 1,513.45 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.81x = 740,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,166.63/1,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.70

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