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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.08, 1,513.26 and 489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.08, 1,513.26 and 489.08 is: 733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.08 : 1,513.26 = 489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.08/1,513.26 = 489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.08x = 1,513.26 × 489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.08x = 740,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,105.20/1,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.45

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