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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.37, 1,508.04 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.37, 1,508.04 and 274.93 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.37 : 1,508.04 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.37/1,508.04 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.37x = 1,508.04 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.37x = 414,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,601.67/1,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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