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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.19 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.19 and 275.17 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.55 : 1,508.19 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.55/1,508.19 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.55x = 1,508.19 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.55x = 415,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,008.64/1,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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