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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.50, 1,506.74 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.50, 1,506.74 and 274.07 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.50 : 1,506.74 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.50/1,506.74 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.50x = 1,506.74 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.50x = 412,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,956.68/1,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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