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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.99, 1,514.58 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.99, 1,514.58 and 489.44 is: 733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.99 : 1,514.58 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.99/1,514.58 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.99x = 1,514.58 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.99x = 741,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,296.04/1,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.24

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