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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.44, 1,511.21 and 277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.44, 1,511.21 and 277.00 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.44 : 1,511.21 = 277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.44/1,511.21 = 277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.44x = 1,511.21 × 277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.44x = 418,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,596.23/1,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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