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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.14, 1,512.66 and 488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.14, 1,512.66 and 488.82 is: 732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.14 : 1,512.66 = 488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.14/1,512.66 = 488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.14x = 1,512.66 × 488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.14x = 739,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,418.46/1,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.72

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