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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,515.30 and 461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,515.30 and 461.80 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,515.30 = 461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,515.30 = 461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,515.30 × 461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 699,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,765.54/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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