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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.48 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.48 and 325.04 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,513.48 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,513.48 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,513.48 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 491,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,941.54/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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