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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.10 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,514.10 and 279.06 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,514.10 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,514.10 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,514.10 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 422,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,524.75/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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