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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.34, 1,511.07 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.34, 1,511.07 and 276.90 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.34 : 1,511.07 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.34/1,511.07 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.34x = 1,511.07 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.34x = 418,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,415.28/1,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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