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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.93, 1,514.87 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.93, 1,514.87 and 279.51 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.93 : 1,514.87 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.93/1,514.87 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.93x = 1,514.87 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.93x = 423,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,412.34/1,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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