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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.87, 1,514.09 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.87, 1,514.09 and 446.72 is: 669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.87 : 1,514.09 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.87/1,514.09 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.87x = 1,514.09 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.87x = 676,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,367.83/1,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.76

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