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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.63, 1,512.02 and 684.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.63, 1,512.02 and 684.01 is: 1,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.63 : 1,512.02 = 684.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.63/1,512.02 = 684.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.63x = 1,512.02 × 684.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.63x = 1,034,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,236.55/1,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.37

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