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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.69, 1,513.14 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.69, 1,513.14 and 278.25 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.69 : 1,513.14 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.69/1,513.14 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.69x = 1,513.14 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.69x = 421,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,031.21/1,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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