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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.37, 1,514.09 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.37, 1,514.09 and 278.96 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.37 : 1,514.09 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.37/1,514.09 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.37x = 1,514.09 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.37x = 422,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,361.58/1,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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