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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.98, 1,514.96 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.98, 1,514.96 and 279.55 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.98 : 1,514.96 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.98/1,514.96 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.98x = 1,514.96 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.98x = 423,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,507.07/1,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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