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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.32, 1,513.81 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.32, 1,513.81 and 278.73 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.32 : 1,513.81 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.32/1,513.81 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.32x = 1,513.81 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.32x = 421,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,935.30/1,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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