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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.28 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.28 and 275.70 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.10 : 1,509.28 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.10/1,509.28 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.10x = 1,509.28 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.10x = 416,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,108.50/1,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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