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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.89, 1,514.72 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.89, 1,514.72 and 279.54 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.89 : 1,514.72 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.89/1,514.72 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.89x = 1,514.72 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.89x = 423,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,423.43/1,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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