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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.81, 1,513.24 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.81, 1,513.24 and 278.44 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.81 : 1,513.24 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.81/1,513.24 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.81x = 1,513.24 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.81x = 421,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,346.55/1,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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