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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.81, 1,508.71 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.81, 1,508.71 and 275.29 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.81 : 1,508.71 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.81/1,508.71 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.81x = 1,508.71 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.81x = 415,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,332.78/1,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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