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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.62, 1,506.89 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.62, 1,506.89 and 274.20 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.62 : 1,506.89 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.62/1,506.89 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.62x = 1,506.89 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.62x = 413,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,180.33/1,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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