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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,510.74 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,510.74 and 276.63 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,510.74 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,510.74 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,510.74 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 417,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,916.01/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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