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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.97, 1,511.81 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.97, 1,511.81 and 277.41 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.97 : 1,511.81 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.97/1,511.81 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.97x = 1,511.81 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.97x = 419,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,391.21/1,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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