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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.56, 1,511.17 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.56, 1,511.17 and 267.18 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.56 : 1,511.17 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.56/1,511.17 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.56x = 1,511.17 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.56x = 403,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,754.40/1,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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