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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.43, 1,514.65 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.43, 1,514.65 and 454.53 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.43 : 1,514.65 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.43/1,514.65 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.43x = 1,514.65 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.43x = 688,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,450.74/1,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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