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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.35, 1,514.49 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.35, 1,514.49 and 461.70 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.35 : 1,514.49 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.35/1,514.49 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.35x = 1,514.49 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.35x = 699,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,240.03/1,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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