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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.85, 1,514.49 and 716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.85, 1,514.49 and 716.48 is: 1,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.85 : 1,514.49 = 716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.85/1,514.49 = 716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.85x = 1,514.49 × 716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.85x = 1,085,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,094.22/1,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.52

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