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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.91, 1,511.85 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.91, 1,511.85 and 277.54 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.91 : 1,511.85 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.91/1,511.85 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.91x = 1,511.85 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.91x = 419,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,598.85/1,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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