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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.19, 1,513.81 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.19, 1,513.81 and 278.76 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.19 : 1,513.81 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.19/1,513.81 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.19x = 1,513.81 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.19x = 421,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,994.66/1,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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