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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.79, 1,511.66 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.79, 1,511.66 and 277.36 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.79 : 1,511.66 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.79/1,511.66 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.79x = 1,511.66 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.79x = 419,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,270.93/1,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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