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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.13, 1,510.69 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.13, 1,510.69 and 276.81 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.13 : 1,510.69 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.13/1,510.69 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.13x = 1,510.69 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.13x = 418,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,174.10/1,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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