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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,514.58 and 909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,514.58 and 909.48 is: 1,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,514.58 = 909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,514.58 = 909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,514.58 × 909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 1,377,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,480.22/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.98

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