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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,507.30 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,507.30 and 274.52 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,507.30 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,507.30 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,507.30 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 413,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,784.00/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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