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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.94, 1,507.37 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.94, 1,507.37 and 274.55 is: 411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.94 : 1,507.37 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.94/1,507.37 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.94x = 1,507.37 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.94x = 413,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,839.52/1,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.81

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