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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.52, 1,513.90 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.52, 1,513.90 and 461.32 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.52 : 1,513.90 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.52/1,513.90 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.52x = 1,513.90 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.52x = 698,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,392.59/1,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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