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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.99, 1,510.34 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.99, 1,510.34 and 276.63 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.99 : 1,510.34 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.99/1,510.34 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.99x = 1,510.34 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.99x = 417,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,805.35/1,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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