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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.38, 1,514.06 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.38, 1,514.06 and 325.38 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.38 : 1,514.06 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.38/1,514.06 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.38x = 1,514.06 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.38x = 492,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,638.09/1,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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