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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.81, 1,514.74 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.81, 1,514.74 and 279.39 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.81 : 1,514.74 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.81/1,514.74 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.81x = 1,514.74 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.81x = 423,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,203.21/1,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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