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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.37 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.37 and 276.48 is: 414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.03 : 1,510.37 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.03/1,510.37 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.03x = 1,510.37 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.03x = 417,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,587.10/1,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.67

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