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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.75, 1,514.48 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.75, 1,514.48 and 393.64 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.75 : 1,514.48 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.75/1,514.48 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.75x = 1,514.48 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.75x = 596,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,159.91/1,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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