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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,515.21 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,515.21 and 496.80 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,515.21 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,515.21 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,515.21 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 752,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,756.33/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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