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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.17, 1,513.71 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.17, 1,513.71 and 351.51 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.17 : 1,513.71 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.17/1,513.71 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.17x = 1,513.71 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.17x = 532,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,084.20/1,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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