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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.24, 1,514.07 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.24, 1,514.07 and 416.27 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.24 : 1,514.07 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.24/1,514.07 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.24x = 1,514.07 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.24x = 630,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,265.70/1,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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