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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.47, 1,511.15 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.47, 1,511.15 and 277.05 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.47 : 1,511.15 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.47/1,511.15 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.47x = 1,511.15 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.47x = 418,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,664.11/1,007.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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