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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.73, 1,510.08 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.73, 1,510.08 and 276.31 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.73 : 1,510.08 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.73/1,510.08 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.73x = 1,510.08 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.73x = 417,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,250.20/1,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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