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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.88, 1,511.79 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.88, 1,511.79 and 277.46 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.88 : 1,511.79 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.88/1,511.79 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.88x = 1,511.79 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.88x = 419,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,453.69/1,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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