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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.99, 1,515.02 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.99, 1,515.02 and 279.63 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.99 : 1,515.02 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.99/1,515.02 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.99x = 1,515.02 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.99x = 423,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,645.04/1,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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