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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.84, 1,515.12 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.84, 1,515.12 and 462.16 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.84 : 1,515.12 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.84/1,515.12 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.84x = 1,515.12 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.84x = 700,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,227.86/1,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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