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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.40 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.40 and 276.70 is: 415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,510.40 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,510.40 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,510.40 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 417,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,927.68/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.01

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