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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.09, 1,513.14 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.09, 1,513.14 and 423.92 is: 635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.09 : 1,513.14 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.09/1,513.14 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.09x = 1,513.14 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.09x = 641,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,450.31/1,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.68

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