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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.80 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.80 and 274.84 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.19 : 1,507.80 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.19/1,507.80 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.19x = 1,507.80 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.19x = 414,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,403.75/1,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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