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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.02, 1,501.52 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.02, 1,501.52 and 270.58 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.02 : 1,501.52 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.02/1,501.52 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.02x = 1,501.52 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.02x = 406,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,281.28/1,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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