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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,513.26 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,513.26 and 460.92 is: 690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,513.26 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,513.26 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,513.26 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 697,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,491.80/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.89

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