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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.91, 1,511.69 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.91, 1,511.69 and 277.33 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.91 : 1,511.69 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.91/1,511.69 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.91x = 1,511.69 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.91x = 419,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,236.99/1,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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