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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.33, 1,512.59 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.33, 1,512.59 and 277.89 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.33 : 1,512.59 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.33/1,512.59 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.33x = 1,512.59 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.33x = 420,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,332.25/1,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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