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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.69, 1,508.61 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.69, 1,508.61 and 275.29 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.69 : 1,508.61 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.69/1,508.61 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.69x = 1,508.61 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.69x = 415,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,305.25/1,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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