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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.06, 1,510.47 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.06, 1,510.47 and 276.54 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.06 : 1,510.47 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.06/1,510.47 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.06x = 1,510.47 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.06x = 417,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,704.74/1,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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