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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.03, 1,508.87 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.03, 1,508.87 and 275.48 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.03 : 1,508.87 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.03/1,508.87 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.03x = 1,508.87 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.03x = 415,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,656.65/1,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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