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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.76, 1,508.66 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.76, 1,508.66 and 275.36 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.76 : 1,508.66 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.76/1,508.66 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.76x = 1,508.66 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.76x = 415,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,417.07/1,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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