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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.58, 1,506.88 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.58, 1,506.88 and 274.17 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.58 : 1,506.88 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.58/1,506.88 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.58x = 1,506.88 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.58x = 413,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,141.29/1,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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