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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.07, 1,513.53 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.07, 1,513.53 and 359.81 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.07 : 1,513.53 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.07/1,513.53 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.07x = 1,513.53 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.07x = 544,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,575.66/1,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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