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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.65, 1,515.83 and 804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.65, 1,515.83 and 804.45 is: 1,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.65 : 1,515.83 = 804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.65/1,515.83 = 804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.65x = 1,515.83 × 804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.65x = 1,219,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,405.42/1,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.75

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