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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,509.61 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,509.61 and 275.93 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,509.61 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,509.61 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,509.61 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 416,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,538.45/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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