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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.02, 1,507.54 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.02, 1,507.54 and 274.60 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.02 : 1,507.54 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.02/1,507.54 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.02x = 1,507.54 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.02x = 413,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,970.48/1,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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