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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.02, 1,514.14 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.02, 1,514.14 and 392.79 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.02 : 1,514.14 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.02/1,514.14 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.02x = 1,514.14 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.02x = 594,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,739.05/1,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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