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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.96 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.96 and 489.68 is: 734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.71 : 1,514.96 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.71/1,514.96 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.71x = 1,514.96 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.71x = 741,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,839.26/1,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.71

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