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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.66, 1,512.95 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.66, 1,512.95 and 278.22 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.66 : 1,512.95 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.66/1,512.95 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.66x = 1,512.95 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.66x = 420,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,931.56/1,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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