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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.35, 1,512.48 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.35, 1,512.48 and 277.90 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.35 : 1,512.48 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.35/1,512.48 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.35x = 1,512.48 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.35x = 420,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,318.19/1,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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