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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.13, 1,512.19 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.13, 1,512.19 and 277.81 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.13 : 1,512.19 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.13/1,512.19 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.13x = 1,512.19 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.13x = 420,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,101.50/1,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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