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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.55, 1,509.69 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.55, 1,509.69 and 276.17 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.55 : 1,509.69 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.55/1,509.69 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.55x = 1,509.69 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.55x = 416,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,931.09/1,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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