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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.12, 1,512.62 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.12, 1,512.62 and 564.26 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.12 : 1,512.62 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.12/1,512.62 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.12x = 1,512.62 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.12x = 853,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,514.53/1,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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