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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.90, 1,513.44 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.90, 1,513.44 and 278.46 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.90 : 1,513.44 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.90/1,513.44 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.90x = 1,513.44 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.90x = 421,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,432.50/1,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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