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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.95, 1,510.43 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.95, 1,510.43 and 276.59 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.95 : 1,510.43 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.95/1,510.43 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.95x = 1,510.43 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.95x = 417,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,765.29/1,006.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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