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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.21, 1,512.27 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.21, 1,512.27 and 277.76 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.21 : 1,512.27 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.21/1,512.27 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.21x = 1,512.27 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.21x = 420,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,051.90/1,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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