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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.28 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.28 and 488.94 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.11 : 1,513.28 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.11/1,513.28 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.11x = 1,513.28 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.11x = 739,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,898.67/1,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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