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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.76, 1,508.62 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.76, 1,508.62 and 275.33 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.76 : 1,508.62 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.76/1,508.62 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.76x = 1,508.62 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.76x = 415,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,366.97/1,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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