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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,510 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,510 and 276.40 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,510 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,510 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,510 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 417,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,364.00/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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