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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.72, 1,514.87 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.72, 1,514.87 and 461.44 is: 692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.72 : 1,514.87 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.72/1,514.87 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.72x = 1,514.87 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.72x = 699,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,021.61/1,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.29

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