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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.58, 1,514.62 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.58, 1,514.62 and 351.36 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.58 : 1,514.62 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.58/1,514.62 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.58x = 1,514.62 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.58x = 532,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,176.88/1,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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