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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.54, 1,509.78 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.54, 1,509.78 and 276.12 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.54 : 1,509.78 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.54/1,509.78 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.54x = 1,509.78 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.54x = 416,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,880.45/1,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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