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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.79, 1,509.99 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.79, 1,509.99 and 276.27 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.79 : 1,509.99 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.79/1,509.99 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.79x = 1,509.99 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.79x = 417,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,164.94/1,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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