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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.10, 1,507.52 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.10, 1,507.52 and 274.73 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.10 : 1,507.52 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.10/1,507.52 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.10x = 1,507.52 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.10x = 414,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,160.97/1,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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