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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.24 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.24 and 275.66 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.10 : 1,509.24 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.10/1,509.24 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.10x = 1,509.24 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.10x = 416,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,037.10/1,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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