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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.01, 1,501.52 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.01, 1,501.52 and 270.59 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.01 : 1,501.52 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.01/1,501.52 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.01x = 1,501.52 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.01x = 406,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,296.30/1,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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