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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.91, 1,507.25 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.91, 1,507.25 and 274.54 is: 411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.91 : 1,507.25 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.91/1,507.25 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.91x = 1,507.25 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.91x = 413,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,800.42/1,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.78

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