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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.59, 1,514.36 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.59, 1,514.36 and 269.16 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.59 : 1,514.36 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.59/1,514.36 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.59x = 1,514.36 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.59x = 407,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,596.22/1,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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