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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,512.90 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,512.90 and 624.60 is: 935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,512.90 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,512.90 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,512.90 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 944,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,957.34/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.79

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