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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.33, 1,510.98 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.33, 1,510.98 and 276.91 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.33 : 1,510.98 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.33/1,510.98 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.33x = 1,510.98 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.33x = 418,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,405.47/1,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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