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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.29, 1,512.44 and 277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.29, 1,512.44 and 277.87 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.29 : 1,512.44 = 277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.29/1,512.44 = 277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.29x = 1,512.44 × 277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.29x = 420,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,260.31/1,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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