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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.16 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.16 and 351.27 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,514.16 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,514.16 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,514.16 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 531,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,878.98/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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