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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.29, 1,513.54 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.29, 1,513.54 and 392.92 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.29 : 1,513.54 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.29/1,513.54 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.29x = 1,513.54 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.29x = 594,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,700.14/1,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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