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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.01, 1,507.32 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.01, 1,507.32 and 274.39 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.01 : 1,507.32 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.01/1,507.32 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.01x = 1,507.32 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.01x = 413,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,589.77/1,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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