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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.50 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.50 and 270.78 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.14 : 1,501.50 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.14/1,501.50 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.14x = 1,501.50 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.14x = 406,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,576.17/1,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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