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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.38, 1,509.33 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.38, 1,509.33 and 276.01 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.38 : 1,509.33 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.38/1,509.33 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.38x = 1,509.33 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.38x = 416,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,590.17/1,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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