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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.03, 1,513.55 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.03, 1,513.55 and 278.72 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.03 : 1,513.55 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.03/1,513.55 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.03x = 1,513.55 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.03x = 421,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,856.66/1,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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