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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.82, 1,514.70 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.82, 1,514.70 and 393.80 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.82 : 1,514.70 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.82/1,514.70 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.82x = 1,514.70 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.82x = 596,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,488.86/1,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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