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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.58, 1,508.33 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.58, 1,508.33 and 275.13 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.58 : 1,508.33 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.58/1,508.33 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.58x = 1,508.33 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.58x = 414,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,986.83/1,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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