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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.49 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.49 and 278.60 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,513.49 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,513.49 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,513.49 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 421,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,649.35/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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