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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.20, 1,512.03 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.20, 1,512.03 and 277.82 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.20 : 1,512.03 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.20/1,512.03 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.20x = 1,512.03 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.20x = 420,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,071.33/1,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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