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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.76, 1,510.16 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.76, 1,510.16 and 276.36 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.76 : 1,510.16 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.76/1,510.16 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.76x = 1,510.16 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.76x = 417,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,347.82/1,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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