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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.10, 1,513.39 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.10, 1,513.39 and 359.74 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.10 : 1,513.39 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.10/1,513.39 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.10x = 1,513.39 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.10x = 544,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,426.92/1,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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