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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.04, 1,507.56 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.04, 1,507.56 and 274.60 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.04 : 1,507.56 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.04/1,507.56 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.04x = 1,507.56 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.04x = 413,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,975.98/1,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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