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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.67 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.67 and 461.72 is: 692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,513.67 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,513.67 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,513.67 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 698,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,881.84/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.64

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