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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.02, 1,512.81 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.02, 1,512.81 and 460.44 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.02 : 1,512.81 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.02/1,512.81 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.02x = 1,512.81 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.02x = 696,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,558.24/1,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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