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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.95, 1,515.11 and 462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.95, 1,515.11 and 462.19 is: 693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.95 : 1,515.11 = 462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.95/1,515.11 = 462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.95x = 1,515.11 × 462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.95x = 700,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,268.69/1,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.37

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