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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.12, 1,501.51 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.12, 1,501.51 and 270.53 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.12 : 1,501.51 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.12/1,501.51 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.12x = 1,501.51 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.12x = 406,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,200.10/1,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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