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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001, 1,501.52 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001, 1,501.52 and 270.64 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001 : 1,501.52 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001/1,501.52 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001x = 1,501.52 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001x = 406,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,371.37/1,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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