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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.46, 1,509.74 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.46, 1,509.74 and 276.02 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.46 : 1,509.74 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.46/1,509.74 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.46x = 1,509.74 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.46x = 416,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,716.20/1,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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