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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.62 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.62 and 277.98 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,512.62 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,512.62 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,512.62 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 420,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,478.11/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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