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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.64, 1,512.44 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.64, 1,512.44 and 461.06 is: 690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.64 : 1,512.44 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.64/1,512.44 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.64x = 1,512.44 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.64x = 697,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,325.59/1,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.67

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