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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.46, 1,515.81 and 576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.46, 1,515.81 and 576.92 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.46 : 1,515.81 = 576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.46/1,515.81 = 576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.46x = 1,515.81 × 576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.46x = 874,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,507.06/1,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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