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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.87, 1,513.33 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.87, 1,513.33 and 278.45 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.87 : 1,513.33 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.87/1,513.33 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.87x = 1,513.33 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.87x = 421,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,386.74/1,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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