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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.45, 1,512.66 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.45, 1,512.66 and 278.02 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.45 : 1,512.66 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.45/1,512.66 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.45x = 1,512.66 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.45x = 420,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,550.15/1,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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