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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.69, 1,508.49 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.69, 1,508.49 and 275.27 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.69 : 1,508.49 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.69/1,508.49 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.69x = 1,508.49 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.69x = 415,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,242.04/1,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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