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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.97, 1,516.38 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.97, 1,516.38 and 489.36 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.97 : 1,516.38 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.97/1,516.38 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.97x = 1,516.38 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.97x = 742,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,055.72/1,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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