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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.71, 1,508.64 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.71, 1,508.64 and 275.34 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.71 : 1,508.64 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.71/1,508.64 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.71x = 1,508.64 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.71x = 415,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,388.94/1,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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