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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.47, 1,512.65 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.47, 1,512.65 and 278.05 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.47 : 1,512.65 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.47/1,512.65 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.47x = 1,512.65 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.47x = 420,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,592.33/1,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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