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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.23, 1,512.23 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.23, 1,512.23 and 277.83 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.23 : 1,512.23 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.23/1,512.23 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.23x = 1,512.23 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.23x = 420,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,141.47/1,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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