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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.46, 1,514.20 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.46, 1,514.20 and 279.04 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.46 : 1,514.20 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.46/1,514.20 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.46x = 1,514.20 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.46x = 422,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,522.37/1,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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