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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.39, 1,514.28 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.39, 1,514.28 and 351.24 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.39 : 1,514.28 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.39/1,514.28 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.39x = 1,514.28 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.39x = 531,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,875.71/1,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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