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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.47, 1,508.21 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.47, 1,508.21 and 275.16 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.47 : 1,508.21 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.47/1,508.21 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.47x = 1,508.21 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.47x = 414,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,999.06/1,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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