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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.72 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.72 and 278.01 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.60 : 1,512.72 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.60/1,512.72 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.60x = 1,512.72 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.60x = 420,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,551.29/1,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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