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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.06, 1,513.44 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.06, 1,513.44 and 278.48 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.06 : 1,513.44 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.06/1,513.44 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.06x = 1,513.44 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.06x = 421,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,466.55/1,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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