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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.11, 1,509.21 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.11, 1,509.21 and 275.67 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.11 : 1,509.21 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.11/1,509.21 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.11x = 1,509.21 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.11x = 416,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,043.92/1,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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