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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.89, 1,513.13 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.89, 1,513.13 and 278.49 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.89 : 1,513.13 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.89/1,513.13 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.89x = 1,513.13 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.89x = 421,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,390.18/1,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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