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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.55, 1,514.36 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.55, 1,514.36 and 279.14 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.55 : 1,514.36 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.55/1,514.36 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.55x = 1,514.36 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.55x = 422,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,711.58/1,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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