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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.54, 1,514.30 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.54, 1,514.30 and 393.68 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.54 : 1,514.30 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.54/1,514.30 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.54x = 1,514.30 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.54x = 596,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,151.44/1,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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