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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.85, 1,513.09 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.85, 1,513.09 and 278.27 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.85 : 1,513.09 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.85/1,513.09 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.85x = 1,513.09 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.85x = 421,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,047.55/1,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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