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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.19, 1,512.40 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.19, 1,512.40 and 277.78 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.19 : 1,512.40 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.19/1,512.40 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.19x = 1,512.40 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.19x = 420,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,114.47/1,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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