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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.31, 1,507.76 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.31, 1,507.76 and 274.83 is: 412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.31 : 1,507.76 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.31/1,507.76 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.31x = 1,507.76 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.31x = 414,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,377.68/1,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.19

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