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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.26, 1,509.28 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.26, 1,509.28 and 275.94 is: 413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.26 : 1,509.28 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.26/1,509.28 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.26x = 1,509.28 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.26x = 416,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,471.59/1,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.88

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