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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.57, 1,514.37 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.57, 1,514.37 and 279.13 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.57 : 1,514.37 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.57/1,514.37 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.57x = 1,514.37 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.57x = 422,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,706.10/1,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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