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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.15, 1,513.50 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.15, 1,513.50 and 278.83 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.15 : 1,513.50 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.15/1,513.50 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.15x = 1,513.50 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.15x = 422,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,009.21/1,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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