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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.79, 1,515.45 and 454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.79, 1,515.45 and 454.67 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.79 : 1,515.45 = 454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.79/1,515.45 = 454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.79x = 1,515.45 × 454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.79x = 689,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,029.65/1,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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