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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.45, 1,514.23 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.45, 1,514.23 and 279.08 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.45 : 1,514.23 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.45/1,514.23 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.45x = 1,514.23 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.45x = 422,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,591.31/1,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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