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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.35, 1,513.31 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.35, 1,513.31 and 392.54 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.35 : 1,513.31 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.35/1,513.31 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.35x = 1,513.31 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.35x = 594,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,034.71/1,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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