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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.47 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.47 and 277.26 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,511.47 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,511.47 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,511.47 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 419,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,067.68/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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