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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,514.37 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,514.37 and 393.35 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,514.37 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,514.37 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,514.37 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 595,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,677.44/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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