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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,514.94 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,514.94 and 279.46 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,514.94 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,514.94 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,514.94 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 423,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,365.13/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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