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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.08, 1,513.36 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.08, 1,513.36 and 359.81 is: 539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.08 : 1,513.36 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.08/1,513.36 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.08x = 1,513.36 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.08x = 544,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,522.06/1,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.62

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