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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.68 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.68 and 576.94 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.48 : 1,513.68 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.48/1,513.68 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.48x = 1,513.68 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.48x = 873,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,302.54/1,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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