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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.38, 1,511.07 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.38, 1,511.07 and 277.07 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.38 : 1,511.07 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.38/1,511.07 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.38x = 1,511.07 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.38x = 418,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,664.61/1,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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