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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.52 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.52 and 278.59 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,513.52 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,513.52 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,513.52 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 421,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,650.24/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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