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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.25, 1,512.41 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.25, 1,512.41 and 277.88 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.25 : 1,512.41 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.25/1,512.41 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.25x = 1,512.41 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.25x = 420,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,259.54/1,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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