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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.76, 1,513.13 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.76, 1,513.13 and 278.54 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.76 : 1,513.13 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.76/1,513.13 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.76x = 1,513.13 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.76x = 421,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,467.23/1,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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