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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.29, 1,513.94 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.29, 1,513.94 and 278.85 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.29 : 1,513.94 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.29/1,513.94 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.29x = 1,513.94 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.29x = 422,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,162.17/1,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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