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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.00, 1,514.09 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.00, 1,514.09 and 423.95 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.00 : 1,514.09 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.00/1,514.09 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.00x = 1,514.09 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.00x = 641,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,902.96/1,009.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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