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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.70, 1,514.24 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.70, 1,514.24 and 279.10 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.70 : 1,514.24 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.70/1,514.24 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.70x = 1,514.24 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.70x = 422,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,624.38/1,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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