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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.09, 1,501.64 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.09, 1,501.64 and 270.74 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.09 : 1,501.64 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.09/1,501.64 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.09x = 1,501.64 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.09x = 406,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,545.15/1,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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