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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.03, 1,513.27 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.03, 1,513.27 and 278.44 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.03 : 1,513.27 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.03/1,513.27 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.03x = 1,513.27 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.03x = 421,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,354.90/1,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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