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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.88, 1,510.36 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.88, 1,510.36 and 276.35 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.88 : 1,510.36 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.88/1,510.36 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.88x = 1,510.36 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.88x = 417,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,386.60/1,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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