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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.08 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.08 and 278.32 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.84 : 1,513.08 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.84/1,513.08 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.84x = 1,513.08 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.84x = 421,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,119.48/1,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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