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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.68, 1,514.55 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.68, 1,514.55 and 393.53 is: 590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.68 : 1,514.55 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.68/1,514.55 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.68x = 1,514.55 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.68x = 596,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,013.29/1,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.30

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