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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.51, 1,514.81 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.51, 1,514.81 and 393.26 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.51 : 1,514.81 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.51/1,514.81 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.51x = 1,514.81 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.51x = 595,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,707.59/1,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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