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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.83 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.83 and 393.11 is: 589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.48 : 1,513.83 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.48/1,513.83 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.48x = 1,513.83 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.48x = 595,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,094.14/1,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.51

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