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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.48, 1,511.32 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.48, 1,511.32 and 277.12 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.48 : 1,511.32 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.48/1,511.32 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.48x = 1,511.32 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.48x = 418,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,817.00/1,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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