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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.26, 1,510.94 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.26, 1,510.94 and 276.84 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.26 : 1,510.94 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.26/1,510.94 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.26x = 1,510.94 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.26x = 418,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,288.63/1,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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