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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.44 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.44 and 276.52 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,510.44 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,510.44 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,510.44 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 417,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,666.87/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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