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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.18, 1,510.59 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.18, 1,510.59 and 266.80 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.18 : 1,510.59 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.18/1,510.59 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.18x = 1,510.59 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.18x = 403,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,025.41/1,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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