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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.06, 1,512.09 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.06, 1,512.09 and 277.64 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.06 : 1,512.09 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.06/1,512.09 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.06x = 1,512.09 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.06x = 419,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,809.11/1,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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