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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.59, 1,508.54 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.59, 1,508.54 and 275.19 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.59 : 1,508.54 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.59/1,508.54 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.59x = 1,508.54 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.59x = 415,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,133.75/1,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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