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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.69, 1,509.76 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.69, 1,509.76 and 276.09 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.69 : 1,509.76 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.69/1,509.76 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.69x = 1,509.76 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.69x = 416,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,828.26/1,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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