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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.53, 1,512.52 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.53, 1,512.52 and 277.93 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.53 : 1,512.52 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.53/1,512.52 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.53x = 1,512.52 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.53x = 420,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,374.68/1,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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