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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.05, 1,513.26 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.05, 1,513.26 and 359.63 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.05 : 1,513.26 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.05/1,513.26 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.05x = 1,513.26 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.05x = 544,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,206.13/1,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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