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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.27, 1,513.05 and 393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.27, 1,513.05 and 393.40 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.27 : 1,513.05 = 393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.27/1,513.05 = 393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.27x = 1,513.05 × 393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.27x = 595,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,231.90/1,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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