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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.34, 1,514.09 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.34, 1,514.09 and 278.92 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.34 : 1,514.09 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.34/1,514.09 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.34x = 1,514.09 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.34x = 422,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,308.31/1,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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