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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.71 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.11, 1,513.71 and 278.67 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.11 : 1,513.71 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.11/1,513.71 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.11x = 1,513.71 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.11x = 421,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,825.57/1,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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