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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.26, 1,513.85 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.26, 1,513.85 and 461.07 is: 691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.26 : 1,513.85 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.26/1,513.85 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.26x = 1,513.85 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.26x = 697,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,988.51/1,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.58

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