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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.88, 1,510.30 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.88, 1,510.30 and 276.46 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.88 : 1,510.30 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.88/1,510.30 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.88x = 1,510.30 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.88x = 417,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,537.54/1,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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