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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.07, 1,509.04 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.07, 1,509.04 and 275.59 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.07 : 1,509.04 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.07/1,509.04 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.07x = 1,509.04 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.07x = 415,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,877.01/1,006.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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