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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.12 and 277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.12 and 277.00 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,511.12 = 277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,511.12 = 277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,511.12 × 277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 418,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,572.68/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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