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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,513.44 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,513.44 and 393.12 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,513.44 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,513.44 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,513.44 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 594,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,963.53/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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