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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.02, 1,511.91 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.02, 1,511.91 and 277.52 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.02 : 1,511.91 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.02/1,511.91 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.02x = 1,511.91 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.02x = 419,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,585.26/1,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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