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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009, 1,513.50 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009, 1,513.50 and 401 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009 : 1,513.50 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009/1,513.50 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009x = 1,513.50 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009x = 606,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,913.50/1,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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