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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.76, 1,514.52 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.76, 1,514.52 and 351.51 is: 527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.76 : 1,514.52 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.76/1,514.52 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.76x = 1,514.52 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.76x = 532,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,368.93/1,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.22

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