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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.33, 1,514.06 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.33, 1,514.06 and 359.89 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.33 : 1,514.06 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.33/1,514.06 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.33x = 1,514.06 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.33x = 544,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,895.05/1,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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