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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.13, 1,509.18 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.13, 1,509.18 and 275.71 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.13 : 1,509.18 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.13/1,509.18 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.13x = 1,509.18 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.13x = 416,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,096.02/1,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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