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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.59, 1,510.04 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.59, 1,510.04 and 276.19 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.59 : 1,510.04 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.59/1,510.04 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.59x = 1,510.04 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.59x = 417,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,057.95/1,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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