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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.48, 1,508.06 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.48, 1,508.06 and 275.12 is: 412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.48 : 1,508.06 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.48/1,508.06 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.48x = 1,508.06 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.48x = 414,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,897.47/1,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.64

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