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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.29, 1,510.79 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.29, 1,510.79 and 276.93 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.29 : 1,510.79 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.29/1,510.79 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.29x = 1,510.79 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.29x = 418,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,381.69/1,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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